Roman Catholic Diocese of Rouyn-Noranda
Encyclopedia
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rouyn–Noranda is a Roman Catholic diocese
that includes part of the Province of Quebec
. It is currently led by Bishop Dorylas Moreau.
As of 2004, the diocese contains 38 parishes, 24 active diocesan priests, 9 religious priests, and 58,000 Catholics. It also has 84 Women Religious, and 10 Religious Brothers.
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 Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
. It is currently led by Bishop Dorylas Moreau.
As of 2004, the diocese contains 38 parishes, 24 active diocesan priests, 9 religious priests, and 58,000 Catholics. It also has 84 Women Religious, and 10 Religious Brothers.
Residential bishops
The following is a list of the bishops of Rouyn-Noranda and their terms of service:- Jean-Guy Hamelin (1973-2001)
- Dorylas Moreau (2001-present)