Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baghdad
Archdiocese of Baghdad
Archdioecesis Bagdathensis Latinorum |
| Location |
| Country |
Iraq |
| Metropolitan |
Immediately subject to the Holy See |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Jean Benjamin Sleiman, O.C.D. |
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baghdad (Latin: Bagdathen(sis) Latinorum) is a diocese located in the city of Baghdad in Iraq.
History
- September 6, 1632: Established as the Diocese of Baghdad
- August 19, 1848: Promoted as the Archdiocese of Baghdad
Leadership
- Archbishops of Baghdad (Roman rite)
- Archbishop Jean Benjamin Sleiman, O.C.D. (November 29, 2000 – ...)
- Archbishop Paul Dahdah, O.C.D. (Apostolic Administrator July 30, 1999 – November 29, 2000)
- Archbishop Paul Dahdah, O.C.D. (May 30, 1983 – July 30, 1999)
- Archbishop Ernest-Marie de Jésus-Hostie Charles Albert Nyary, O.C.D. (March 23, 1972 – May 30, 1983)
- Archbishop Paul-Marie-Maurice Perrin (August 2, 1965 – January 16, 1970)
- Archbishop Armand-Etienne M. Blanquet du Chayla, O.C.D. (April 1, 1939.04.01 – 1964.09.17)
- Archbishop François de Berré, O.P. (August 9, 1921 – May 4, 1929)
- Archbishop Désiré-Jean Drure, O.C.D. (November 7, 1902 – May 27, 1917)
- Archbishop Henri-Victor Altamayer, O.P. (November 24, 1887 – August 28, 1902)
- Archbishop Marie-Laurent Trioche (April 19, 1848 – November 24, 1887)
- Bishops of Baghdad (Roman Rite)
- Bishop Marie-Laurent Trioche (later Archbishop) (March 14, 1837 – April 19, 1848)
- Bishop Pierre-Dominique-Marcellin Bonamie, SS.CC. (later Archbishop) (May 4, 1832 – February 13, 1835)
- Bishop Pierre-Alexandre Coupperie (May 11, 1820 – April 26, 1831)
References