Roman Catholic Diocese of Rouyn-Noranda
Diocese of Rouyn–Noranda | |
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Location | |
Country | Canada |
Ecclesiastical province | Quebec |
Population - Catholics |
58,900 (97.4%) |
Information | |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Rite | Roman Rite |
Current leadership | |
Pope | Francis |
Bishop | Dorylas Moreau |
Website | |
catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/drouy.html |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rouyn–Noranda (Latin: Dioecesis Ruynensis–Norandensis) is a Roman Catholic diocese that includes part of the Province of Quebec. It is currently led by Bishop Dorylas Moreau.
As of 2004, the diocese contains 38 parishes, 24 active diocesan priests, 9 religious priests, and 58,000 Catholics. It also has 84 Women Religious, and 10 Religious Brothers.
Diocesan bishops
The following is a list of the bishops of Rouyn-Noranda and their terms of service:
- Jean-Guy Hamelin (1973-2001)
- Dorylas Moreau (2001-present)
References
- Diocese of Rouyn-Noranda page at catholichierarchy.org retrieved July 14, 2006
Coordinates: 48°14′00″N 79°00′00″W / 48.2333°N 79.0000°W
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