| Diocese of Fargo Dioecesis Fargensis |
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| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| Territory | 30 counties in eastern North Dakota |
| Ecclesiastical province | Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis |
| Metropolitan | Fargo, North Dakota |
| Population - Catholics |
84,190 |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Established | April 6, 1897 |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of St. Mary |
| Patron saint | Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Benedict XVI |
| Bishop | Bishop of Fargo |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis |
| Map | |
| Website | |
| fargodiocese.org | |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fargo (Latin: Dioecesis Fargensis) is a Roman Catholic diocese in North Dakota. It was founded on April 6, 1897 by Pope Leo XIII.[1] Fargo, North Dakota is the episcopal see of the diocese.
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The bishops that have served the Diocese of Fargo are:
The Diocese of Fargo operates a number of departments serving the various needs of the bishop and parishes. The departments include:
The Diocese of Fargo also operates Cardinal Meunch Seminary, established in 1962, for the formation of men to the priesthood. The seminary is slated to be closed in May 2011 due to increased cost of operation and lack of funding.