Roman Catholic Diocese of Hà Tĩnh

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Diocese of Hà Tĩnh

Dioecesis Hatinhensis

Giáo phận Hà Tĩnh
Location
CountryVietnam
TerritoryHà Tĩnh, Quảng Bình
Ecclesiastical provinceHanoi
MetropolitanHanoi
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 Nguyên Anh Tuán
Metropolitan ArchbishopJoseph Vũ Văn Thiên
Bishops emeritusPaul Nguyễn Thái Hợp
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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.