Roman Catholic Diocese of Hinche
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Hinche (Latin: Dioecesis Hinchensis), erected 20 April 1972, is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Cap-Haïtien.
Diocese of Hinche Dioecesis Hinchensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country |  |
| Ecclesiastical province | Province of Cap-Haïtien |
| Metropolitan | Hinche |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 3,000 km2 (1,200 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2013) 584,000 355,000 (60.8%) |
| Parishes | 37 |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 20 April 1972 (48 years ago) |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Désinord Jean |
Ordinaries
- Jean-Baptiste Décoste (1972 - 1980)
- Léonard Pétion Laroche (1982 - 1998)
- Louis Kébreau, S.D.B. (1998 - 2008), appointed Archbishop of Cap-Haïtien
- Simon-Pierre Saint-Hillien, C.S.C. (2009 - 2015)
- Désinord Jean (2016–Present)
Territorial losses
| Year | Along with | To form |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Archdiocese of Cap-Haïtien | Diocese of Fort-Liberté |
External links and references
- "Diocese of Hinche". Catholic-Hierarchy. Retrieved 2007-02-27.
- GCatholic.org page for this diocese
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