Roman Catholic Diocese of Yarmouth explained

Jurisdiction:Diocese
Yarmouth
Metropolitan:Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Territory:Southwestern Nova Scotia
Province:Nova Scotia
Area Km2:32,150
Population:143,261
Population As Of:2004
Catholics:36,000
Catholics Percent:25.1
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Rite:Roman Rite
Established:July 6, 1953
Cathedral:Saint Ambrose Cathedral
Metro Archbishop:Archbishop of Halifax
Website:catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dyarm.html

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Yarmouth (Latin: Dioecesis Yarmuthensis) was a Roman Catholic diocese that includes part of the Province of Nova Scotia. It was erected on July 6, 1953. The Diocese of Yarmouth covered 32,150 square kilometers. In December 2011, it was merged with the Archdiocese of Halifax to create the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth.[1]

Diocesan bishops

The following is a list of the bishops of Yarmouth, and their terms of service:

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Diocese of Yarmouth joined with Archdiocese of Halifax . 2012-08-16 . 2015-12-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151219090048/http://www.cccb.ca/site/eng/media-room/announcements/3230-diocese-of-yarmouth-joined-with-archdiocese-of-halifax . dead .