Military Ordinariate of Lithuania

The Military Ordinariate of Lithuania (Lithuanian: Lietuvos kariuomenes ordinariatas) is a military ordinariate of the Roman Catholic Church. Immediately subject to the Holy See, it provides pastoral care to Roman Catholics serving in the Lithuanian Armed Forces and their families.

Military Ordinariate of Lithuania

Lietuvos kariuomenes ordinariatas
Location
Country Lithuania
Coordinates54°40′56″N 25°16′58″E
Information
DenominationRoman Catholic
RiteLatin Rite
Established25 November 2000 (19 years ago)
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopVacant (Sede vacante)

History

The military ordinariate was established by Pope John Paul II on 25 November 2000.

Military ordinaries

  • Eugenijus Bartulis (appointed 25 November 2000 – resigned 19 June 2010)
  • Gintaras Grusas (appointed 19 June 2010 – named Archbishop of Vilnius 5 April 2013)
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