Roman Catholic Diocese of Leiria-Fátima

Roman Catholic Diocese of Leiria-Fátima

The Portuguese Catholic Diocese of Leiria–Fátima (Latin: Dioecesis Leiriensis–Fatimensis) has existed under this name since 1984, the diocese of Leiria being renamed in that year. It is a suffragan of the archdiocese of Lisbon.[1]

The diocese of Leiria was re-established in 1918, having first been created in 1545 and suppressed in 1881.[2]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Catholic Hierarchy page
  2. ^ Diocese of Leiria – Fátima, Portugal



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