Diocese of Terrassa
Roman Catholic diocese in Spain
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The Diocese of Terrassa (Latin: Dioecesis Terrassensis) is a Latin diocese of the Catholic Church located in the city of Terrassa in the ecclesiastical province of Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain.
Diocese of Terrassa Dioecesis Terrassensis | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Spain |
| Ecclesiastical province | Barcelona |
| Metropolitan | Barcelona |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 1,200 km2 (460 sq mi) |
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| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral | Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Spirit in Terrassa |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop | Salvador Cristau Coll |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Joan Josep Omella i Omella |
| Website | |
| Website of the Diocese | |
History
- 450 - The Diocese of Egara (an ancient city in the current territory of Terrassa), suppressed by the Arab invasion of Spain (720 c.)
- June 15, 2004 - Established as Diocese of Terrassa from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Barcelona.
Leadership
- Bishops
- José Ángel Saiz Meneses (2004.06.15 – 2021.04.17)
- Salvador Cristau Coll (3 December 2021 – present)
- Auxiliary bishops
See also
Sources
- GCatholic.org
- Catholic Hierarchy
- Diocese website (in Catalan)
