Roman Catholic Diocese of Lira

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Diocese of Lira

Dioecesis Lirensis
Location
CountryFlag of Uganda.svg  Uganda
Metropolitan Gulu
Statistics
Area12,030 km2 (4,640 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)
(as of 2004)
1,751,700
980,600 (56.0%)
Information
Rite Latin Rite
Current leadership
Pope Francis
Bishop Sanctus Lino Wanok
Bishops emeritus Giuseppe Franzelli, M.C.C.I.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lira (Latin : Liren(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Lira in the Ecclesiastical province of Gulu in Uganda.

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References

  1. "Resignations and Assignments, 23.11.2018" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 23 November 2018. Retrieved 23 November 2018.

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