Ancient Diocese of Lead

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lead in South Dakota (Dioecesis Leadensis in Latin) was created on August 4, 1902 by Pope Leo XIII.[1] The diocese covered the portion of South Dakota west of the Missouri River, a region sometimes known as West River. On August 1, 1930, the name of the diocese was changed to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rapid City.[2]

In 1995, the Diocese of Lead was restored as a titular see with Bishop Joseph Perry being the first one to receive the titular see.[3]

References

  1. ↑ New Advent.org.-the Diocese of Lead
  2. ↑ Catholic Hierarchy.org.-the Diocese of Lead
  3. ↑ GCatholic.org.-the Diocese of Lead
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