Roman Catholic Diocese of Port-de-Paix
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Port-de-Paix (Latin: Dioecesis Portus Pacis), erected 3 October 1861, is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Cap-Haïtien.
Diocese of Port-de-Paix Dioecesis Portus Pacis | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Haiti |
| Ecclesiastical province | Province of Cap-Haïtien |
| Metropolitan | Port-de-Paix |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 4,500 km2 (1,700 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics (including non-members) | (as of 2004) 550,000 330,000 (60%) |
| Parishes | 17 |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 3 October 1861 (159 years ago) |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Charles Peters Barthelus |
| Bishops emeritus | François Colímon, S.M.M. |
Bishops
Ordinaries
- Paul-Marie Le Bihain, S.M.M. (1928–1935)
- Albert-Marie Guiot, S.M.M. (1936–1975)
- Rémy Augustin, S.M.M. (1978–1982)
- François Colímon, S.M.M. (1982–2008)
- Pierre-Antoine Paulo, O.M.I. (2008–2020)[1]
- Charles Peters Barthelus (2020–present)
Coadjutor bishops
- Rémy Jérôme Augustin, S.M.M. (1966-1978)
- François Colímon, S.M.M. (1978-1982)
- Pierre-Antoine Paulo, O.M.I. (2001-2008)
References
- "Resignations and Appointments, 14.04.2020" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 14 April 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
External links and references
- "Diocese of Port-de-Paix". Catholic-Hierarchy. Retrieved 2007-02-27.
- GCatholic.org page for this diocese
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