Roman Catholic Diocese of Hinche
Diocese of Hinche Dioecesis Hinchensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country |  Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 20 April 1972 (52 years ago) |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Désinord Jean |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Hinche (
Latin: Dioecesis Hinchensis), erected 20 April 1972, is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Cap-Haïtien
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Ordinaries
- Jean-Baptiste Décoste (1972 - 1980)
- Léonard Pétion Laroche (1982 - 1998)
- Louis Kébreau, S.D.B. (1998 - 2008), appointed Archbishop of Cap-Haïtien
- Simon-Pierre Saint-Hillien, C.S.C. (2009 - 2015)
- Désinord Jean (2016–Present)
Territorial losses
| Year | Along with | To form |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Archdiocese of Cap-Haïtien | Diocese of Fort-Liberté |
External links and references
- "Diocese of Hinche". Catholic-Hierarchy. Retrieved 2007-02-27.
- GCatholic.org page for this diocese
19°08′45″N 72°00′33″W / 19.1458°N 72.0092°W
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