Roman Catholicism in Haiti

Roman Catholicism in Haiti

The Roman Catholic Church in Haiti is part of the worldwide Roman Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope and curia in Rome.

There are over 6.5 million Catholics in Haiti - about 80% of the total population. There are nine dioceses including two archdioceses.


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Нужно сделать НИР?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Roman Catholicism in Mexico — Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral The Catholic Church in Mexico is part of the worldwide Roman Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope, Curia in Rome, and the Mexican Episcopal Conference. Being the dominant religion in the… …   Wikipedia

  • Roman Catholicism in the Dominican Republic — The Catholic Church in Dominican Republic is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope and Curia in Rome. The Catholic Church is the world s largest Christian Church, and its largest religious grouping.… …   Wikipedia

  • Haiti — Republic of Haiti République d Haïti (French) Repiblik Ayiti …   Wikipedia

  • Haiti — /hay tee/, n. 1. Formerly, Hayti. a republic in the West Indies occupying the W part of the island of Hispaniola. 6,611,407; 10,714 sq. mi. (27,750 sq. km). Cap.: Port au Prince. 2. Also, Hayti. a former name of Hispaniola. * * * Haiti… …   Universalium

  • Roman Catholic Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA — The coat of arms of the Archdiocese for the Military Services The Roman Catholic Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, provides the Roman Catholic Church s pastoral and spiritual services to those serving in the United States armed forces… …   Wikipedia

  • Haiti —    During the years of French and Spanish colonial rule, Roman Catholicism became the dominant religion in Haiti. However, West African religion remained a strong influence among the descendants of African slaves who make up almost the entire… …   Encyclopedia of Protestantism

  • Christianity in Haiti — Haiti saw the introduction of Christianity when Europeans arrived to colonize the island. It was first introduced by the Spanish, later followed by French colonialists. The primary brand of Christianity was Catholicism, and this has intermingled… …   Wikipedia

  • Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kingston — Not to be confused with Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kingston in Jamaica. Archdiocese of Kingston Archidioecesis Kingstonensis Archidioecesis Regiopolitanus Location Country Canada …   Wikipedia

  • Roman Catholic Diocese of Alexandria-Cornwall — Diocese of Alexandria–Cornwall Dioecesis Alexandrinus–Cornubiensis Location Country Canada Territory St. Lawrence Valley …   Wikipedia

  • Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Catharines — Diocese of Saint Catharines Dioecesis Sanctae Catharinae in Ontario Location Country Canada Ecclesiastical province Toronto …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”