Catholic Church in Seychelles

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The Catholic Church in Seychelles is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope.

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In 2020, there are around 75,000 Catholics in the Seychelles - almost 76.2% of the total population. [1] There were 28 priests and 49 nuns serving across 20 parishes. [2]

Seychelles forms a single diocese - the Diocese of Port Victoria. In 2023, the Bishop of Port Victoria is Alain Harel. [3] [4]

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References

Diocese of Port Victoria website