Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlando
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlando (Latin: Dioecesis Orlandensis) is a Roman Catholic diocese in Florida. It was established on June 18, 1968. Prior to that the Central Florida area was part of the Diocese of St. Augustine. Today the diocese spreads over nine counties including Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Marion, Lake, Volusia, Brevard, Polk, and Sumter. The Diocese of Orlando currently includes 73 parishes, 10 missions, and 37 schools. St. James Cathedral serves as the seat of the diocese. Thomas Wenski serves as bishop.
In 2006, the population of the diocese was estimated at 369,151 Catholics.[1]
For administrative purposes, the diocese has five deaneries centered in the following towns[2]:
- Eastern Deanery - Daytona Beach
- Southern Deanery – Melbourne
- Northern Deanery – The Villages
- Western Deanery – Lakeland
- Central Deanery – Orlando
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[edit] Education
In 2007 there were 12,116 elementary, and 2,687 high school students enrolled in the Diocesan Catholic schools. There were 816 elementary and 221 high school teachers in the Catholic School District.[3]
[edit] Administration
The bishop has appointed the following officers:
- Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer - Sister Elizabeth Worley, SSJ
- Chancellor for Canonical Affairs - Father Gregory Parkes
[edit] History
The past bishops of the diocese are:
- William Donald Borders (1968–1974)
- Thomas Joseph Grady (1974–1989)
- Norbert Mary Leonard James Dorsey (1990–2004)
- Thomas Gerard Wenski (2004—)
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[edit] See also
- Mary, Queen of the Universe Shrine, a ministry created by Bishop Thomas Joseph Grady to minister to Catholic tourists visiting the Greater Orlando region.
[edit] External links
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