Roman Catholic Diocese of Yarmouth

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Yarmouth is a Roman Catholic diocese that includes part of the Province of Nova Scotia. The position of bishop has been vacant since 2001, and the diocese is currently led It is currently led by Apostolic Administrator Terrence Thomas Prendergast.

As of 2004, the diocese contains 24 parishes, 27 active diocesan priests, and 36,000 Catholics. It also has 18 Women Religious.

[edit] Residential bishops

The following is a list of the bishops of Yarmouth, and their terms of service:

  • Albert Leménager (1953-1967)
  • Austin-Emile Burke (1968-1991)
  • James Matthew Wingle (1993-2001)

[edit] References


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