Roman Catholic Diocese of Bethlehem
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| Statistics | |
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| Country: | South Africa |
| Metropolitan: | Bloemfontein |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 34,965 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
77,600 (2006) 946,000 (8.2%) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Hubert Bucher |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bethlehem {Latin: Bethlehemen(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Bethlehem in the Ecclesiastical province of Bloemfontein in South Africa.
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[edit] History
- February 12, 1948: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Bethlehem from the Apostolic Vicariate of Kroonstad
- January 11, 1951: Promoted as Diocese of Bethlehem
[edit] Special Churches
The Cathedral is the Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Bethlehem.
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Bethlehem (Roman rite)
- Bishop Hubert Bucher (since 1976.12.09)
- Bishop Peter Kelleter, C.S.Sp. (1951.01.11 – 1975.07.05)
- Vicars Apostolic of Bethlehem (Roman rite)
- Bishop Peter Kelleter, C.S.Sp. (1950.03.12 – 1951.01.11)
- Bishop Léon Klerlein, C.S.Sp. (1948.02.12 – 1950.05.22)
[edit] See also
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