Diocese of Jacmel

The Diocese of Jacmel, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese in Haiti. Established in 1988 by Pope John Paul II, it encompasses the southeastern Sud-Est department and forms part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Port-au-Prince. The diocese is currently led by Bishop Glandas Marie Erick Toussaint, appointed in 2020. It supports a Catholic community amid significant social and environmental challenges, maintaining pastoral outreach through parishes and charitable works.

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Diocese: Diocese of Jacmel
Status:	Active
Rite:	Latin
Type:	Suffragan diocese
Ecclesiastical Province:	Province of Port-au-Prince
Metropolitan Archdiocese:	Archdiocese of Port-au-Prince
Country:	Haiti
Region:	Sud-Est
Bishop:	Glandas Marie Erick Toussaint
Existence:	1988–
Rating:	3.0

Establishment

The Diocese of Jacmel was erected on 24 October 1988 by Pope John Paul II to serve the growing Catholic population in southeastern Haiti, with territory taken from the Archdiocese of Port-au-Prince.

History

The diocese was created amid efforts to reorganize the Church structure in Haiti following the Second Vatican Council. Its early years focused on establishing parishes and responding to local needs in a predominantly rural area. The region has experienced significant challenges from natural disasters, including the 2010 earthquake, which affected pastoral activities.

Geography

The diocese covers the Sud-Est department of Haiti, including the following areas:

• Jacmel Arrondissement
• Bainet Arrondissement
• Côte-de-Fer Arrondissement

It belongs to the Ecclesiastical Province of Port-au-Prince.

Mother Church

The Cathedral of Saint Jacques in Jacmel serves as the mother church of the diocese.

Leadership

Current Bishop

Glandas Marie Erick Toussaint has served as bishop since 2020.

Auxiliary Bishops

No auxiliary bishops are currently assigned.

Past Bishops

Name	Tenure	Notes
Joseph Willy Romélus	1988–2009	First Bishop of Jacmel; retired.
Launay Saturné	2009–2018	Transferred to Archdiocese of Cap-Haïtien.
Glandas Marie Erick Toussaint	2020–present	Current Bishop.

Theological and Cultural Orientation

The diocese maintains a balanced approach (rating: 3.0), with standard liturgical practices in the Latin Rite and emphasis on both traditional teachings and community outreach in response to local needs.

Statistics

The diocese serves the Catholic population of the Sud-Est department in Haiti.

Religious Communities

Limited information is available on specific religious communities active in the diocese.

Parishes

The diocese comprises multiple parishes across its territory.

Mission and Services

Catholic Education

The diocese supports Catholic schools in the region.

Community Outreach

Pastoral and charitable programs address local social needs.

Notable Events or Figures

• The diocese was established in 1988 to strengthen Church presence in southeastern Haiti.

Fun facts

Below are some fun facts about the Diocese of Jacmel:

Did you know? The Diocese of Jacmel was founded in 1988, making it one of the newer dioceses in Haiti created to better serve the faithful in the southeastern region.

Surprise! Its cathedral, dedicated to Saint Jacques, stands as a central place of worship and community gathering in the historic city of Jacmel.

Here's something cool: The diocese has navigated major challenges including natural disasters while continuing to provide spiritual support to its people.

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External Links

• Catholic-Hierarchy.org entry