Roman Catholic Diocese of Łowicz

Roman Catholic Diocese of Łowicz
Diocese of Łowicz
Dioecesis Lovicensis
Location
Country Poland
Metropolitan Łódż
Statistics
Area 5,806 km2 (2,242 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
606,414
604,354 (99.7%)
Information
Rite Latin Rite
Cathedral Katedra pw. Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Marii Panny
(Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary)
Current leadership
Bishop Andrzej Franciszek Dziuba
Auxiliary Bishop Józef Zawitkowski

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Łowicz (Latin: Lovicen(sis)) is an diocese located in the city of Łowicz in the Ecclesiastical province of Łódż in Poland.

Contents

History

  • March 25, 1992: Established as Diocese of Łowicz from the Diocese of Łódź, Diocese of Płock and Metropolitan Archdiocese of Warszawa

Leadership

  • Bishops of Łowicz (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Andrzej Franciszek Dziuba (since 2004.03.27)
    • Bishop Alojzy Orszulik, S.A.C. (1992.03.25 – 2004.03.27)

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