Roman Catholic Diocese of Antigonish
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Antigonish is a Latin Rite diocese
in Nova Scotia, Canada
covering the counties of Pictou, Antigonish, Guysborough, Inverness, Victoria, Richmond and Cape Breton. It had previously existed under the name of the diocese of Arichat.
As of 2006, the diocese contained 123 parishes, 119 active diocesan priests, 8 religious priests, and 129,905 Catholics. It also has 290 Women Religious, 12 Religious Brothers, and 1 permanent deacon. The Diocese of Antigonish covers 18,800 square kilometers.
The Bishop of Antigonish serves ex-officio as Chancellor of St. Francis Xavier University
.
accepted the resignation of Bishop Raymond John Lahey, one day after a warrant was issued for his arrest by the Ottawa Police Service
relating to child pornography charges (cf. sexual abuse scandal in Antigonish diocese
).
Archbishop Anthony Mancini
of the Archdiocese of Halifax was named the Apostolic Administrator
effective September 26, 2009 and remained in that position until the installation of Bishop Brian Dunn
on January 25, 2010.
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...
in Nova Scotia, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
covering the counties of Pictou, Antigonish, Guysborough, Inverness, Victoria, Richmond and Cape Breton. It had previously existed under the name of the diocese of Arichat.
As of 2006, the diocese contained 123 parishes, 119 active diocesan priests, 8 religious priests, and 129,905 Catholics. It also has 290 Women Religious, 12 Religious Brothers, and 1 permanent deacon. The Diocese of Antigonish covers 18,800 square kilometers.
The Bishop of Antigonish serves ex-officio as Chancellor of St. Francis Xavier University
St. Francis Xavier University
St. Francis Xavier University is a post-secondary institution located in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. The school was founded in 1853, but did not offer degrees until 1868. The university has approximately 5000 students.-History:...
.
2009-2010 Apostolic Administration
On September 26, 2009 Pope Benedict XVIPope Benedict XVI
Benedict XVI is the 265th and current Pope, by virtue of his office of Bishop of Rome, the Sovereign of the Vatican City State and the leader of the Catholic Church as well as the other 22 sui iuris Eastern Catholic Churches in full communion with the Holy See...
accepted the resignation of Bishop Raymond John Lahey, one day after a warrant was issued for his arrest by the Ottawa Police Service
Ottawa Police Service
The Ottawa Police Service serves the City of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.-History:The OPS roots come from the formation of the "Bytown Association" in 1847. In 1855 Roderick Ross was the first Chief Constable for the newly formed City of Ottawa...
relating to child pornography charges (cf. sexual abuse scandal in Antigonish diocese
Sexual abuse scandal in Antigonish diocese
The sexual abuse scandal in Antigonish diocese relates to allegations of sexual abuse connected to the Roman Catholic clergy that occurred in the Canadian diocese of Antigonish.-Reaching settlements for old 1950s cases:...
).
Archbishop 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....
of the Archdiocese of Halifax was named the Apostolic Administrator
Apostolic Administrator
An apostolic administrator in the Roman Catholic Church is a prelate appointed by the Pope to serve as the ordinary for an apostolic administration...
effective September 26, 2009 and remained in that position until the installation of Bishop Brian Dunn
Brian Joseph Dunn
Brian Joseph Dunn is the current Roman Catholic Bishop of Antigonish.Born in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Dunn was raised in the mining community of Buchans where he attended primary and elementary school before moving to the fishing community of Harbour Grace where he attended secondary...
on January 25, 2010.
Residential bishops
The following is a list of the bishops of Antigonish, and their terms of service:- William Fraser [FrazerWilliam Fraser (Canadian bishop)William Fraser was a Canadian Roman Catholic priest and the first Bishop of Halifax, Nova Scotia from 1842 to July 20, 1845. He was Bishop of Arichat from September 22, 1844...
] (1844-1851) - Colin Francis MacKinnonColin Francis MacKinnonColin Francis MacKinnon was a Canadian Roman Catholic Archbishop and founder of St. Francis Xavier University....
(1851-1877) - John CameronJohn Cameron (bishop)John Cameron was a 15th century Scottish cleric, bishop of Glasgow, and Keeper of the Privy Seal.A licentiate in decrees , and provost of Lincluden, he became an official of the bishopric of St Andrews, and a canon of Glasgow, as well as secretary to Archibald Douglas, Earl of Wigtown, who...
(1877-1910) - James MorrisonJames Morrison (bishop)Archbishop James Morrison was the longest-serving bishop of the Diocese of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada...
(1912-1950) - John Roderick MacDonaldJohn Roderick MacDonaldJohn Roderick MacDonald - consecrated as Bishop of Peterborough, Ontario, August 24, 1943: appointed Titular Bishop of Ancusa and Coadjutor-Bishop of Antigonish with right of succession March 3, 1945: succeeded Archbishop James Morrison to the See April 13, 1950; died December 18, 1959.-References:*...
(1950-1959) - William Edward PowerWilliam Edward PowerWilliam Edward Power - was consecrated Bishop of the Diocese of Antigonish on July 20, 1960: installed August 10, 1960: resigned December 17, 1986. Bishop Power died in 2003.References*...
(1960-1986) - Colin CampbellColin Campbell (Canadian Bishop)Colin Campbell was a Roman Catholic bishop of the Diocese of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada.On 26 May 1956 he was ordained a priest in Halifax and he was appointed bishop of the Diocese of Antigonish on 12 December 1986. He was ordained as a bishop the following year on 19 March 1987...
(1986-2002) - Raymond John Lahey (2003-2009)
- Anthony ManciniAnthony ManciniAnthony 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....
- Apostolic Administrator (2009 - 2010) - Brian Joseph DunnBrian Joseph DunnBrian Joseph Dunn is the current Roman Catholic Bishop of Antigonish.Born in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Dunn was raised in the mining community of Buchans where he attended primary and elementary school before moving to the fishing community of Harbour Grace where he attended secondary...
- (2010 - present)