Roman Catholic Diocese of Rrëshen
| Diocese of Rrëshen Dioecesis Rrësheniensis Dioqeza e Rrëshenit | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Albania |
| Metropolitan | Tiranë–Durrës |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 4,000 km2 (1,500 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2010) 240,700 55,200 (22.9%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 7 December 1996 |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of Jesus Saviour of the World |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Cristoforo Palmieri, C.M. |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Rrok Mirdita |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rrëshen (Latin: Dioecesis Rrësheniensis) is a diocese located in the city of Rrëshen in the Ecclesiastical province of Tiranë–Durrës in Albania.
History
- December 25, 1888: Established as Territorial Abbacy of Shën Llezhri i Oroshit
- December 7, 1996: Promoted as Diocese of Rrëshen[1]
Leadership
- Bishops of Rrëshen (Roman rite)
- Bishop Cristoforo Palmieri, C.M. (since 2005.11.23)
- Archbishop Angelo Massafra, O.F.M. (1996.12.07 – 1998.03.28)
- Territorial Abbots of Shën Llezhri i Oroshit (Roman rite)
- Bishop Francesco Gjini (1930.06.29 – 1946.01.04)
- Bishop Joseph Gionali (1921.08.28 – 1928.06.13)
- Abbot Primo Dochi (1888.12.29 – 1919)
See also
References
- ↑ Marku, Gjergj (April 18, 2012). "Nga Abacia e Oroshit... te Dioqeza Rrëshen!". 77 News (in Albanian) (42): 7.
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Coordinates: 41°46′07″N 19°52′38″E / 41.7687°N 19.8772°E