Diocese of Jérémie
The Diocese of Jérémie, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese in Haiti. Erected on 20 April 1972, it serves the Grand'Anse department and forms part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Port-au-Prince. The diocese maintains a cathedral in the city of Jérémie and supports Catholic life in a region marked by both natural challenges and resilient faith communities.
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| Diocese: Diocese of Jérémie | |
| Status: | Active |
| Rite: | Latin |
| Type: | Suffragan diocese |
| Ecclesiastical Province: | Province of Port-au-Prince |
| Metropolitan Archdiocese: | Archdiocese of Port-au-Prince |
| Country: | Haiti |
| Region: | Grand'Anse |
| Existence: | 1972– |
Establishment
The Diocese of Jérémie was established on 20 April 1972 by Pope Paul VI to serve the Catholic population in the Grand'Anse region of Haiti.
History
The diocese was created by dividing territory from the Archdiocese of Port-au-Prince. Its development has been shaped by the broader history of the Catholic Church in Haiti, including periods of political instability and natural disasters.
Geography
The diocese covers the Grand'Anse department in western Haiti. It belongs to the Ecclesiastical Province of Port-au-Prince.
Mother Church
The mother church is the Cathédrale Saint-Louis Roi de France located in Jérémie.
Leadership
Current Bishop
This cannot be confirmed from available sources at time of writing.
Auxiliary Bishops
No auxiliary bishops are recorded.
Past Bishops
| Name | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Jean-Baptiste Décoste | 1972–1975 | First bishop; transferred. |
| Willy Romélus | 1977–2009 | Long-serving ordinary. |
| Joseph Pierre Côté | 2009–2017 | Resigned. |
| Glandas Marie Erick Toussaint | 2018–2024 | Transferred. |
According to diocesan records and Vatican announcements.
Theological and Cultural Orientation
Information on current theological orientation cannot be confirmed from available sources.
Statistics
Data on current statistics such as number of parishes or Catholic population cannot be confirmed from available sources.
Religious Communities
Information on active religious communities cannot be confirmed from available sources.
Parishes
The diocese comprises parishes throughout the Grand'Anse department.
Mission and Services
Catholic Education
Details on Catholic schools cannot be confirmed from available sources.
Community Outreach
Information on outreach programs cannot be confirmed from available sources.
Notable Events or Figures
- The diocese was erected during the pontificate of Pope Paul VI amid efforts to expand the Church's presence in rural Haiti.
Fun facts
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