Roman Catholic Diocese of Gliwice
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Gliwice
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Diocese of Gliwice
Dioecesis Glivicensis |
| Location |
| Country |
Poland |
| Metropolitan |
Katowice |
| Statistics |
| Area |
2,250 km2 (870 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2004)
731,933
667,796 (91.2%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Cathedral |
Katedra św. Apostołów Piotra i Pawła
(Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul) |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Jan Walenty Wieczorek |
| Auxiliary Bishop |
Gerard Alfons Kusz |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Gliwice (Latin: Glivicen(sis)) is an diocese located in the city of Gliwice in the Ecclesiastical province of Katowice in Poland.
History
- March 25, 1992: Established as Diocese of Gliwice from the Diocese of Częstochowa, Diocese of Katowice and Diocese of Opole
Leadership
- Bishops of Gliwice (Roman rite)
- Bishop Jan Walenty Wieczorek (since March 25, 1992)
See also
Source
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in Poland
- Religious organizations established in 1992
- Gliwice
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Poland stubs
- European Roman Catholic diocese stubs
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