Roman Catholic Diocese of Saitama explained

35.8611°N 139.6442°W

Jurisdiction:Diocese
Saitama
Local:Japanese: カトリックさいたま教区
Latin:Dioecesis Saitamaensis
Country:Japan
Territory:Saitama, Tochigi, Gunma, and Ibaraki
Metropolitan:Tokyo
Province:Tokyo
Rite:Latin Rite
Cathedral:Cathedral of St Theresa of the Child Jesus in Urawa, Saitama
Area Km2:22,604
Population:14,074,691
Population As Of:2020
Catholics:119,820
Catholics Percent:0.9
Bishop:Mario Michiaki Yamanouchi[1]
Metro Archbishop:Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi
Emeritus Bishops:Marcellino Taiji Tani Bishop Emeritus (2000-2013)
Map:Giappone - Diocesi di Saitama.png
Website:Website of the Diocese

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Saitama (Latin: Dioecesis Saitamaensis, Japanese: カトリックさいたま教区) is a Latin Church diocese of the Catholic Church located in the city of Saitama in the ecclesiastical province of Tokyo in Japan.

History

Leadership

See also

Sources

References

  1. Holy See Press Office . Appointment of bishop of Saitama, Japan, 02.06.2018 . 5 June 2018 . en . 2 June 2018.
  2. Holy See Press Office . Appointment of bishop of Saitama, Japan, 02.06.2018 . 5 June 2018 . en . 2 June 2018.

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