Roman Catholic Diocese of Bethlehem in South Africa explained

Jurisdiction:Diocese
Bethlehem
Latin:Dioecesis Bethlehemensis
Country: South Africa
Province:Bloemfontein
Rite:Roman Rite
Sui Iuris Church:Latin Church
Area Km2:34,965
Population:946,000
Population As Of:2006
Catholics:77,600
Catholics Percent:8.2
Bishop:Jan de Groef
Emeritus Bishops:Hubert Bucher

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bethlehem (Latin: Bethlehemen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Bethlehem in the ecclesiastical province of Bloemfontein in South Africa.[1]

History

In 2023, there were 74.343 Catholics in the diocese, just over 10% of the local population.

Special churches

The Cathedral is the Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Bethlehem.

Bishops

Other priest of this diocese who became bishop

See also

External links

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Notes and References

  1. https://sacbc.org.za/dioceses/bethlehem/ Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (current website), Bethlehem page, retrieved 2023-10-04
  2. https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dbeth.html#abl Catholic Hierarchy website, Diocese of Bethlehem page, retrieved 2023-10-04
  3. http://sacbcoldsite.org.za/dioceses/bloemfontein/bethlehem/ Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (old website), Diocese of Bethlehem page