Roman Catholic Diocese of Hà Tĩnh

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Diocese of Hà Tĩnh

Dioecesis Hatinhensis

Giáo phận Hà Tĩnh
Coat of Arms of Bishop Tuấn
Location
CountryVietnam
TerritoryHà Tĩnh, Quảng Bình
Ecclesiastical provinceHà Nội
Statistics
Area14,091 km2 (5,441 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2018)
2,153,300
241,112 (11.2%)
Parishes96
Information
DenominationRoman Catholic
Sui iuris churchLatin Church
RiteRoman Rite
CathedralSt. Michael the Archangel's at Văn Hạnh
Patron saintMary, Mother of God
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopLouis Nguyễn Anh Tuấn
Metropolitan ArchbishopJoseph Vũ Văn Thiên
Bishops emeritusPaul Nguyễn Thái Hợp OP
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The Diocese of Hà Tĩnh (Latin: Dioecesis Hatinhensis) is a Roman Catholic diocese in central Vietnam. The diocese was erected on December 22, 2018.[1]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Rinunce e nomine, 22.12.2018" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 22 December 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 19.03.2021" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 19 March 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
  3. ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 25.03.2023" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 25 March 2023. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
  4. ^ "Bổ nhiệm Giám quản Tông tòa giáo phận Hà Tĩnh". Hội Đồng Giám Mục Việt Nam. Retrieved 29 May 2024.