Roman Catholic Diocese of Port-Louis

Diocese of Port Louis
Dioecesis Portus Ludovici

The Cathedral of Saint Louis
Location
Country Mauritius
Territory Saint Louis
Statistics
Area 1,862 km2 (719 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2013)
1,253,000
312,917 (25%)
Parishes 39
Information
Denomination Roman Catholic
Rite Latin Rite
Established 7 December 1847
Cathedral Cathédrale de Saint-Louis
Secular priests 57
Current leadership
Pope Francis
Bishop Maurice Piat, C.S.Sp.
Metropolitan Archbishop Immediately subject to the Holy See
Website
dioceseportlouis.org

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Port-Louis (Latin: Portus Ludovici; French: Diocèse de Port-Louis) is a Roman Catholic diocese located in the city of Port Louis, the capital city of Mauritius.

History

On June 6, 1837, the territory was established as the Apostolic Vicariate of Mauritius from the Apostolic Vicariate of Cape of Good Hope and adjacent territories. On December 7, 1847, the vicariate was promoted to a diocese.

Leadership

References

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