Roman Catholic Diocese of Gracias

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Diocese of Gracias

Dioecesis Gratiensis

Diocesis de Gracias
Location
Country Honduras
Ecclesiastical province Province of San Pedro Sula
Metropolitan Michael Lenihan, O.F.M.
Statistics
Area7,537 km2 (2,910 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)
(as of 2021)
574,693
500,000 (87%)
Parishes21
Information
Denomination Roman Catholic
Rite Roman Rite
EstablishedApril 27, 2021;21 months ago (2021-04-27)
CathedralSaint Mark Cathedral in Gracias
Current leadership
Pope Francis
Bishop Walter Guillén Soto, S.D.B.
Map
Diocese of Gracias HN.svg

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Gracias (Latin: Dioecesis Gratiensis) is a diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in Honduras. [1] [2]

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History

It was erected on 27 April 2021 with its territory having been carved from the Diocese of Santa Rosa de Copán. The diocese was a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Tegucigalpa until 2023, when it was transferred to the newly erected province of San Pedro Sula, and covers 21 parishes with 500,000 Catholics. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Resignations and Appointments, 27.04.2021". Holy See Press Office. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 "Diocese of Gracias". Catholic Hierarchy. Retrieved 27 April 2021.