| Diocese of Yarmouth | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Territory | Southwestern Nova Scotia |
| Ecclesiastical province | Nova Scotia |
| Metropolitan | Yarmouth, Nova Scotia |
| Population - Catholics |
36,000 |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Established | July 6, 1953 |
| Cathedral | Saint Ambrose Cathedral |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Benedict XVI |
| Bishop | Vacant |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Archbishop of Halifax |
| Website | |
| catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dyarm.html | |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Yarmouth (Latin: Dioecesis Yarmuthensis) is a Roman Catholic diocese that includes part of the Province of Nova Scotia. It was erected on July 6, 1953. The position of bishop has been vacant since November 9, 2001, and the diocese is currently led by Apostolic Administrator Anthony Mancini. The Diocese of Yarmouth covers 32,150 square kilometers.
As of 2004, the diocese contains 24 parishes, 27 active diocesan priests, and 36,000 Catholics. It also has 18 Women Religious.
The following is a list of the bishops of Yarmouth, and their terms of service:
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