Roman Catholic Diocese of Jacmel explained

Jurisdiction:Diocese
Jacmel
Latin:Dioecesis Iacmeliensis
Country: Haiti
Metropolitan:Jacmel
Province:Province of Port-au-Prince
Area Km2:2,700
Population:510,257
Population As Of:2008
Catholics:331,667
Catholics Percent:65
Parishes:25
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Rite:Latin Rite
Established:25 February 1988 (years ago)
Cathedral:Cathedral of St. James and St. Philip
Bishop Title:Bishop
Bishop:Glandas Marie Erick Toussaint

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Jacmel (Latin: Dioecesis Iacmeliensis), erected 25 February 1988, is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Port-au-Prince.

The diocese began with ten priests, and in 2007 had over fifty. Some have been sent as missionaries to such places as Brazil and Quebec.

Bishops

Ordinaries

Other priest of this diocese who became bishop

External links and references

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Notes and References

  1. Holy See Press Office . Rinunce e nomine, 09.03.2009. it . 8 December 2018 . 9 March 2009.
  2. Holy See Press Office . Rinunce e nomine, 16.07.2018. it . 8 December 2018 . 16 July 2018 .