Diocese of Thizica
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The Diocese of Thizica is a Titular see
of the Roman Catholic Church
. The town of Thizica was likely in the Roman Province of Africa
. St. Augustine of Hippo wrote that its bishop
was condemned to death by Donatists (heretics) in 313
.
The modern use of the diocese as a Titular See began only in 1967 and there have been four bishops since that time:
From April 7, 1997 to March 7, 1998, the diocese was temporarily elevated to a titular archdiocese as its incumbent, bishop O'Brien, was promoted to archbishop
.
Titular see
A titular see in various churches is an episcopal see of a former diocese that no longer functions, sometimes called a "dead diocese". The ordinary or hierarch of such a see may be styled a "titular bishop", "titular metropolitan", or "titular archbishop"....
of the Roman Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
. The town of Thizica was likely in the Roman Province of Africa
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
. St. Augustine of Hippo wrote that its bishop
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
was condemned to death by Donatists (heretics) in 313
313
Year 313 was a common year starting on Thursday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Constantinus and Licinianus...
.
The modern use of the diocese as a Titular See began only in 1967 and there have been four bishops since that time:
- Edwin BroderickEdwin Broderick-External links:*...
(March 1967 – March 1969) - Alfonso Nava Carreón (May 1969 – March 1990)
- Edwin Frederick O'BrienEdwin Frederick O'BrienEdwin Frederick O'Brien is an American prelate of the Catholic Church. He is the current Pro-Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem since his appointment by Pope Benedict XVI on 29 August 2011...
(February 1996 – March 1998) - Louis DicaireLouis DicaireLouis Dicaire is a Canadian Roman Catholic bishop. He is the auxiliary bishop of Saint-Jean-Longueuil.Born in Montreal, he was educated at André-Grasset College and Saint-Jean-Vianney College...
(February 1999 – Present)
From April 7, 1997 to March 7, 1998, the diocese was temporarily elevated to a titular archdiocese as its incumbent, bishop O'Brien, was promoted to archbishop
Archbishop
An archbishop is a bishop of higher rank, but not of higher sacramental order above that of the three orders of deacon, priest , and bishop...
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Sources and external links
- http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/rs/rak/courses/535/Harnack/bk4ch3-229.htm
- http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/d3t48.html