Roman Catholic Diocese of Lira

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lira (Latin: Liren(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Lira in the Ecclesiastical province of Gulu in Uganda.

Diocese of Lira

Dioecesis Lirensis
Location
Country Uganda
MetropolitanGulu
Statistics
Area12,030 km2 (4,640 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
1,751,700
980,600 (56.0%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopSanctus Lino Wanok
Bishops emeritusGiuseppe Franzelli, M.C.C.I.

History

  • July 12, 1968: Established as Diocese of Lira from Diocese of Gulu

Ordinaries

See also

  • Roman Catholicism in Uganda
  • Lira

References

  1. "Resignations and Assignments, 23.11.2018" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 23 November 2018. Retrieved 23 November 2018.



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