Roman Catholic Diocese of De Aar explained
| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| De Aar |
| Latin: | Dioecesis De Aarensis |
| Metropolitan: | Cape Town |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area Km2: | 67,248 |
| Population: | 164,000 |
| Population As Of: | 2004 |
| Catholics: | 5,620 |
| Catholics Percent: | 3.4 |
| Bishop: | Adam Musialek, S.C.I. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of De Aar (Latin: De Aaren(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of De Aar (Pixley ka Seme District Municipality) in the ecclesiastical province of Cape Town in South Africa.
History
- March 24, 1953: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of De Aar from Diocese of Aliwal
- April 13, 1967: Promoted as Diocese of De Aar
Special churches
- The cathedral is Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption in De Aar.
Leadership
- Prefect Apostolic of De Aar (Roman rite)
- Fr. Louis Dettmer (1953.03.24 – 1967.04.13)
- Bishops of De Aar (Roman rite)
- Bishop Joseph Anthony De Palma, S.C.I. (1967.04.13 – 1987.11.18)
- Bishop Joseph James Potocnak, S.C.I. (1992.01.23 - 2009.07.17)
- Bishop Adam Leszek Musialek, S.C.I. (since 2009.07.17 -)
See also
External links
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