Roman Catholic Diocese of Gracias explained

Jurisdiction:Diocese
Gracias
Latin:Dioecesis Gratiensis
Local:Diocesis de Gracias
Country:Honduras
Metropolitan:Michael Lenihan, O.F.M.
Province:Province of San Pedro Sula
Area Km2:7,537
Population:574,693
Population As Of:2021
Catholics:500,000
Catholics Percent:87
Parishes:21
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Rite:Roman Rite
Cathedral:Saint Mark Cathedral in Gracias
Bishop Title:Bishop
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]

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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See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Resignations and Appointments, 27.04.2021 . 27 April 2021 . Holy See Press Office.
  2. Web site: Diocese of Gracias . 27 April 2021 . Catholic Hierarchy.