Roman Catholic Diocese of Lira
| Diocese of Lira Dioecesis Lirensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Metropolitan | Gulu |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 12,030 km2 (4,640 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 1,751,700 980,600 (56.0%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Giuseppe Franzelli, M.C.C.I. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lira (Latin: Liren(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Lira in the Ecclesiastical province of Gulu in Uganda.
History
- July 12, 1968: Established as Diocese of Lira from Diocese of Gulu
Leadership
- Bishops of Lira (Roman rite)
- Bishop Giuseppe Franzelli, M.C.C.I. (since 2005.04.01)[1]
- Bishop Joseph Oyanga (1989.07.04 – 2003.12.02)
- Bishop Cesare Asili (1968.07.12 – 1988.10.12)
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Coordinates: 2°15′09″N 32°53′53″E / 2.2525°N 32.8980°E
Capital: Lira | ||
| Counties and sub-counties | Otuke County |  |
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