Roman Catholic Diocese of Lira
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lira (Latin: Liren(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Lira in the Ecclesiastical province of Gulu in Uganda.
Diocese of Lira Dioecesis Lirensis | |
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| Location | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Metropolitan | Gulu |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 12,030 km2 (4,640 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics (including non-members) | (as of 2004) 1,751,700 980,600 (56.0%) |
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| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Sanctus Lino Wanok |
| Bishops emeritus | Giuseppe Franzelli, M.C.C.I. |
History
- July 12, 1968: Established as Diocese of Lira from Diocese of Gulu
Ordinaries
- Cesare Asili (1968.07.12 – 1988.10.12)
- Joseph Oyanga (1989.07.04 – 2003.12.02)
- Giuseppe Franzelli, M.C.C.I. (2005.04.01 – 2018.11.23)
- Sanctus Lino Wanok (2018.11.23 -)[1]
See also
- Roman Catholicism in Uganda
- Lira
References
- "Resignations and Assignments, 23.11.2018" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 23 November 2018. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
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Capital: Lira | ||
| Counties and sub-counties | Otuke County |  |
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