Roman Catholic Diocese of Opole
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Country: | Poland |
Metropolitan: | Katowice |
Rite: | Latin Rite |
Area: | 8,033 km² |
Population: Total: Catholics: |
900,000 (2004) 860,000 (95.6%) |
Cathedral: | Katedra św. Krzyża (Cathedral of the Holy Cross) |
Ordinaries | |
Bishop: | Alfons Nossol |
Auxiliary Bishop: | Jan Baginski, Jan Kopiec, Pawel Stobrawa |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Opole {Latin: Opolien(sis)} is an diocese located in the city of Opole in the Ecclesiastical province of Katowice in Poland.
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[edit] History
- June 28, 1972: Established as Diocese of Opole from Metropolitan Archdiocese of Wrocław
[edit] Special churches
- Minor Basillica:
- Sanktuarium św. Anny in Góra Świętej Anny
(St. Ann)
- Sanktuarium św. Anny in Góra Świętej Anny
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Opole (Roman rite)
- Bishop Alfons Nossol (since 1977.06.25)
- Bishop Franciszek Jop (1972 – 1976.09.24)