Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Monaco explained
| Jurisdiction: | Archdiocese |
| Monaco |
| Latin: | Archiodioecesis Monoecensis |
| Local: | Archidiocèse de Monaco |
| Metropolitan: | None; immediately subject to the Holy See |
| Country: | Monaco |
| Established: | 15 March 1877 |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Sui Iuris Church: | Latin Church |
| Cathedral: | Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Monaco |
| Parishes: | 6 |
| Area Km2: | 2 |
| Population: | 36,371 |
| Population As Of: | 2013 |
| Catholics: | 30,000 |
| Catholics Percent: | 82.5 |
| Bishop: | Dominique-Marie David |
| Bishop Title: | Archbishop |
The Archdiocese of Monaco (Latin: Archidioecesis Monoecensis) is an exempt Latin ecclesiastical territory or archdiocese of the Catholic Church in Monaco, directly subject to the Holy See, not part of any ecclesiastical province.
The archdiocese's mother church and thus seat of its archbishop is the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception (Saint Nicholas's or Monaco Cathedral). Dominique-Marie David was appointed Archbishop of Monaco by Pope Francis on 21 January 2020.[1]
History
Pope Clement VII visited in 1532.
It was established as a pre-diocesan jurisdiction on 30 April 1868, as Territorial Abbacy of Saints-Nicholas-et-Benoît, on territory split off from the Diocese of Nice.
It was promoted as the Diocese of Monaco by Pope Leo XIII on 15 March 1887, and was elevated to the rank of an archdiocese by Pope John Paul II on 30 July 1981.[2]
Ordinaries
- Abbots Ordinary of Saints-Nicholas-et-Benoît
- Romarico Flugi d’Aspermont, Subiaco Cassinese Benedictines (O.S.B. Subl.) (1868.05.21 – 1871)
- Léandre de Dou, O.S.B. Subl. (1871–1874)
- Hildebrand Marie Dell’Oro di Giosué, O.S.B. Subl. (1874–1875)
- Apostolic Administrator Lorenzo Battista Biale (1875 – death 1877), while Bishop of Ventimiglia (Italy) (1837.05.19 – death 1877)
- Apostolic Administrator Charles-Bonaventure-François Theuret (1878.07.15 – 1887.03.15 see below), Titular Bishop of Hermopolis Maior (1878.07.15 – 1887.03.15)
- Exempt Bishops of Monaco
- Exempt Archbishops of Monaco
- Charles Amarin Brand (1981.07.30 – 1984.07.16); previously Titular Bishop of Uthina (1971.12.28 – 1981.07.30) & Auxiliary Bishop of Fréjus–Toulon (France) (1971.12.28 – 1976.11.18), Auxiliary Bishop of Strasbourg (France) (1976.11.18 – 1981.07.30); later Archbishop-Bishop of Strasbourg (1984.07.16 – 1988.06.01), Vice-President of Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (1986–1990), Archbishop of Strasbourg (France) (1988.06.01 – 1997.10.23), President of Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (1990–1993)
- Joseph-Marie Sardou, Congregation of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (T.D.) (1985.05.31 – retired 2000.05.16)
- Bernard Barsi (16 May 2000 – 21 January 2020)[3]
- Dominique-Marie David (21 January 2020[3] – present)
Parishes
There are five parish churches: Saint-Charles Church, Church St. Devote, Saint Martin Church and Saint Nicholas Church. Chapels include: Chapel of Mercy, Chapel of the Sacred Heart and the Carmelite Chapel.
On Sunday 13 November 2011, the parish church of Saint Martin celebrated its centenary in the presence of Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene, with Princess Caroline and Princess Alexandra of Hanover. Archbishop Barsi blessed the Byzantine cross and the third bell named "Alexandra".[4]
See also
References
- Additional sources
External links
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Notes and References
- 6 March 2020 . 21 January 2020 . Holy See Press Office . Rinunce e Nomine, 21.01.2020. it .
- Web site: Archdiocese of Monaco . Cheney . David M. . Catholic-Hierarchy .
- 6 March 2020 . 21 January 2020 . Holy See Press Office . Rinunce e Nomine, 21.01.2020 . it .
- http://www.palais.mc/monaco/palais-princier/english/h.s.h.-prince-albert-ii/news/2011/november/centenary-of-saint-martin-parish.2392.html Centenary of Saint-Martin parish
