Roman Catholic Diocese of Liepāja
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Latvia |
| Metropolitan: | Riga |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 13,210 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
314,500 (2004) 33,000 (10.5%) |
| Cathedral: | Svētā Jāzepa Katedrālē (Cathedral of St. Joseph) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Vilhelms Toms Marija Lapelis, O.P. |
| Auxiliary Bishop: | Arvaldis Andrejs Brumanis |
The 'Roman Catholic Diocese of Liepāja {Latin: Liepaien(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Liepāja in the Ecclesiastical province of Riga in Latvia.
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[edit] History
- May 8, 1937: Established as Diocese of Liepāja from the Archdiocese of Riga
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Liepāja (Roman rite)
- Bishop Vilhelms Toms Marija Lapelis, O.P. (since 2001.05.12)
- Bishop Arvaldis Andrejs Brumanis (1995.12.07 – 2001.05.12)
- Bishop Janis Bulis (1991.05.08 – 1995.12.07)
- Bishop Peters Strods (Apostolic Administrator 1947.07.25 – 1960.08.05)
- Bishop Antonijs Urbšs (1938.04.29 – 1965.08.11)
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