Diocese of Yarmouth
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Yarmouth is a Roman Catholic diocese
that includes part of the Province of Nova Scotia
. It was erected on July 6, 1953. The position of bishop has been vacant since November 9, 2001, and the diocese is currently led by Apostolic Administrator Anthony Mancini
. The Diocese of Yarmouth covers 32,150 square kilometers.
As of 2004, the diocese contains 24 parishes, 27 active diocesan priests, and 36,000 Catholics. It also has 18 Women Religious.
Diocese
A diocese is the district or see under the supervision of a bishop. It is divided into parishes.An archdiocese is more significant than a diocese. An archdiocese is presided over by an archbishop whose see may have or had importance due to size or historical significance...
that includes part of the Province of Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
. It was erected on July 6, 1953. The position of bishop has been vacant since November 9, 2001, and the diocese is currently led by Apostolic Administrator Anthony Mancini
Anthony Mancini
Anthony Mancini is a Canadian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who serves as the current Archbishop of Halifax, as well as the apostolic administrator of the diocese of Yarmouth....
. The Diocese of Yarmouth covers 32,150 square kilometers.
As of 2004, the diocese contains 24 parishes, 27 active diocesan priests, and 36,000 Catholics. It also has 18 Women Religious.
Residential bishops
The following is a list of the bishops of Yarmouth, and their terms of service:- Albert Leménager (1953-1967)
- Austin-Emile Burke (1968-1991)
- James Matthew Wingle (1993-2001)