Roman Catholic Diocese of Most Holy Trinity in Almaty
| Diocese of Most Holy Trinity in Almaty Dioecesis Sanctissimae Trinitatis in Almata | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Ecclesiastical province | Mary Most Holy in Astana |
| Metropolitan | Mary Most Holy in Astana |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 711,600 km2 (274,800 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2013) 6,400,000 50,000 (0.8%) |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Almaty |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | José Luís Mumbiela Sierra |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Tomasz Peta |
| Emeritus Bishops | Henry Theophilus Howaniec Bishop Emeritus |
| Map | |
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Most Holy Trinity in Almaty (Latin: Sanctissimae Trinitatis in Almata) is a diocese located in the city of Almaty in the Ecclesiastical province of Mary Most Holy in Astana in Kazakhstan.
History
- July 7, 1999: Established as Apostolic Administration of Almaty from the Apostolic Administration of Kazakhstan
- May 17, 2003: Promoted as Diocese of Most Holy Trinity in Almaty
Leadership
- Bishops of Most Holy Trinity in Almaty (Roman rite)
- Bishop José Luís Mumbiela Sierra (since March 5, 2011)
- Bishop Henry Theophilus Howaniec, O.F.M. (May 17, 2003 – March 5, 2011)
- Apostolic Administrators of Almaty (Roman rite)
- Bishop Henry Theophilus Howaniec, O.F.M. (July 7, 1999 – May 17, 2003)
See also
Sources
Coordinates: 43°15′23″N 76°52′14″E / 43.2565°N 76.8705°E
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