Roman Catholic Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana

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The Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana was established by Pope Pius XII on October 21, 1944 from the territory of the Diocese of Fort Wayne. At that time, there were only three churches with pastors and four missions. The diocese contained approximately 5,000 people at its inception. Today Bishop William Leo Higi presides over the diocese and has done so since June 6, 1984.

[edit] Past and present Ordinaries

• John George Bennett (1944-1957, Died)
• John Joseph Carberry (1957-1965, Appointed, Bishop of Columbus)
• Raymond Joseph Gallagher, (1965-1982, Resigned)
• George Avis Fulcher (1983-1984, Died)
• William Leo Higi (1984-present)

[edit] High Schools

• Lafayette Central Catholic Jr/Sr High School, Lafayette
• St. Theodore Guerin High School, Noblesville

[edit] External links

• Official Web Site of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana
• Catholic-Hierarchy.org