Natchesium
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Natchesium or Natchez is a Roman Catholic Diocese
. As it is a titular see
, it is not an active diocese. The diocese was founded on July 28, 1837 and originally was the Catholic diocese for the entire state of Mississippi
. Even though the diocese was officially created in 1837, the first bishop of the diocese, John Mary Chanche, S.S. (1795-1852), was not appointed until 1840. He did not arrive in Natchez
until May of 1841.
Over the years, as populations within the state shifted, it became obvious that the operations of the diocese should be moved to Jackson
, the state capital. On December 18, 1956, the diocese was renamed the Diocese of Natchez-Jackson and many operations of the diocese moved to Jackson. On March 1, 1977, the Mississippi diocese was split into two dioceses: the Diocese of Jackson and the Diocese of Biloxi. After this, the Diocese of Natchez became a titular see.
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...
. As it is a titular see
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"....
, it is not an active diocese. The diocese was founded on July 28, 1837 and originally was the Catholic diocese for the entire state of Mississippi
Mississippi
Mississippi is a U.S. state located in the Southern United States. Jackson is the state capital and largest city. The name of the state derives from the Mississippi River, which flows along its western boundary, whose name comes from the Ojibwe word misi-ziibi...
. Even though the diocese was officially created in 1837, the first bishop of the diocese, John Mary Chanche, S.S. (1795-1852), was not appointed until 1840. He did not arrive in Natchez
Natchez, Mississippi
Natchez is the county seat of Adams County, Mississippi, United States. With a total population of 18,464 , it is the largest community and the only incorporated municipality within Adams County...
until May of 1841.
Over the years, as populations within the state shifted, it became obvious that the operations of the diocese should be moved to Jackson
Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson is the capital and the most populous city of the US state of Mississippi. It is one of two county seats of Hinds County ,. The population of the city declined from 184,256 at the 2000 census to 173,514 at the 2010 census...
, the state capital. On December 18, 1956, the diocese was renamed the Diocese of Natchez-Jackson and many operations of the diocese moved to Jackson. On March 1, 1977, the Mississippi diocese was split into two dioceses: the Diocese of Jackson and the Diocese of Biloxi. After this, the Diocese of Natchez became a titular see.
Titular Bishops
- Daniel Kucera, O.S.B. June 6, 1977 - March 5, 1980
- William H. Bullock June 3, 1980 - February 10, 1987
- John Nolan December 12, 1987 - November 19, 1997 (his death)
- Timothy DolanTimothy DolanTimothy Michael Dolan is an American prelate of the Catholic Church. He is the tenth and current Archbishop of New York, having previously served as Archbishop of Milwaukee and Auxiliary Bishop of St. Louis ....
June 19, 2001 - June 25, 2002 - Salvatore J. CordileoneSalvatore J. CordileoneSalvatore Joseph Cordileone is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He is the current Bishop of Oakland.-Early life and ministry:...
July 5, 2002 - March 23, 2009 - Eduardo NevaresEduardo NevaresEduardo Alanis Nevares is auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix, appointed by Pope Benedict XVI on May 11, 2010.-Early life and education:...
May 11, 2010 - present