Roman Catholic Diocese of Krk

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The Diocese of Krk (Croatian: Krčka biskupija, Latin: Dioecesis Veglensis) is an ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Roman Catholic Church active on the Croatian islands of Krk, Rab, Cres and Lošinj, as well as a few smaller ones. The diocese is centred in the city of Krk. It was first erected in 900.

Currently, Bishop Valter Župan is head of the diocese. The diocese's patron is Saint Quirin (locally called Sveti Kvirin).

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• Diocese of Krk (Croatian)