Roman Catholic Diocese of Moosonee
For the Anglican Diocese of Moosonee see, see Anglican Diocese of Moosonee.
Diocese of Moosonee | |
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Location | |
Country | Canada |
Ecclesiastical province | Keewatin–Le Pas |
Statistics | |
Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2013) 33,800 7,200 (21.3%) |
Parishes | 12 |
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Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Rite | Roman Rite |
Established | 1967 |
Cathedral | Christ the King Cathedral |
Current leadership | |
Pope | Francis |
Bishop |
Robert Bourgon (as Apostolic Administrator) |
Emeritus Bishops | Vincent Cadieux, OMI |
Website | |
catholic-hierarchy.org |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Moosonee (Latin: Dioecesis Musonitanus) is a Roman Catholic diocese that includes part of the Province of Ontario. It is currently led by an Apostolic Adminiatrator, Bishop Robert Bourgon of the Diocese of Hearst.
As of 2013, the diocese contains 12 parishes with no active diocesan priests, 3 religious priests, and 7,200 Catholics. It also has 5 religious brothers and 1 permanent deacon.
Diocesan bishops
The following is a list of the bishops of Moosonee and their terms of service:
- Jules Leguerrier (1967-1992)
- Vincent Cadieux, OMI (1991-2016)
- Robert Bourgon (Apostolic Administrator 2016-present)
References
- Diocese of Moosonee page at catholichierarchy.org retrieved July 18, 2006
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