Roman Catholic Diocese of Bielsko–Żywiec
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Bielsko–Żywiec
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bielsko–Żywiec (Latin: Bielscen(sis) – Żyviecen(sis)) is a diocese located in the cities of Bielsko and Żywiec in the Ecclesiastical province of Kraków in Poland.
It was established as the Diocese of Bielsko–Żywiec from the Diocese of Katowice and Metropolitan Archdiocese of Kraków on March 25, 1992.
Leadership
Bishops of Bielsko–Żywiec (Roman rite)
- Bishop Tadeusz Rakoczy (since March 25, 1992)
Cathedral of St. Nicholas in Bielsko-Biala
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The belltower of Żywiec cathedral
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See also
Source
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in Poland
- Religious organizations established in 1992
- Bielsko-Biała
- Żywiec
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Poland stubs
- European Roman Catholic diocese stubs
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