Roman Catholic Diocese of Rrëshen
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rrëshen (Latin: Dioecesis Rrësheniensis) is a diocese located in the city of Rrëshen in the Ecclesiastical province of Tiranë–Durrës in Albania.
Diocese of Rrëshen Dioecesis Rrësheniensis Dioqeza e Rrëshenit | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Albania |
| Metropolitan | Tiranë–Durrës |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 4,000 km2 (1,500 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics (including non-members) | (as of 2014) 241,000 55,300 (22.9%) |
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| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 7 December 1996 |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of Jesus Saviour of the World |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Gjergj Meta |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | George Anthony Frendo |
History
- December 25, 1888: Established as Territorial Abbacy of Shën Llezhri i Oroshit (St. Alexander Orosci)
- December 7, 1996: Promoted as Diocese of Rrëshen[1]
Leadership
- Bishops of Rrëshen (Roman rite)
- Bishop Gjergj Meta (2017.06.15- Present)
- Bishop Cristoforo Palmieri, C.M. (2005.11.23 – 2017.06.15, Retired)
- Archbishop Angelo Massafra, O.F.M. (1996.12.07 – 1998.03.28, Promoted as Metropolitan Archbishop of Shkodre-Pult)
- Territorial Abbots of Shën Llezhri i Oroshit (Roman rite)
- Bishop Francesco Gjini (1930.06.29 – 1946.01.04)
- Bishop Joseph Gionali (1921.08.28 – 1928.06.13)
- Abbot Primo Dochi (1888.12.29 – 1919)
See also
- Roman Catholicism in Albania
References
- Marku, Gjergj (April 18, 2012). "Nga Abacia e Oroshit... te Dioqeza Rrëshen!". 77 News (in Albanian) (42): 7.
Sources and External Links
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