Roman Catholic Diocese of Opole

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Opole (Latin: Opoliensis) is a diocese located in the city of Opole in the Ecclesiastical province of Katowice in Poland.

Diocese of Opole

Dioecesis Opoliensis

Diecezja Opolska
Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Opole
Location
CountryPoland
MetropolitanKatowice
Statistics
Area8,033 km2 (3,102 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics		(as of 2013)
887,000
847,000 (95.5%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
CathedralKatedra św. Krzyża
(Cathedral of the Holy Cross)
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopAndrzej Czaja
Auxiliary BishopsPaweł Stobrawa
Rudolf Pierskała
Bishops emeritusAlfons Nossol
Website
Website of the Diocese

History
  • June 28, 1972: Established as Diocese of Opole from Metropolitan Archdiocese of Wrocław

Special churches

Leadership
  • Bishops of Opole (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Franciszek Jop (1972 – 1976.09.24)
    • Archbishop Alfons Nossol (1977.06.25 – 2009.08.14)
    • Bishop Andrzej Czaja (since 2009.08.14)
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See also
  • Roman Catholicism in Poland

Sources



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