The Roman Catholic Diocese of Gracias (Latin: Dioecesis Gratiensis) is a diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in Honduras.[1][2]
History
It was erected on 27 April 2021 with its territory having been carved from the Diocese of Santa Rosa de Copán. The diocese was a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Tegucigalpa until 2023, when it was transferred to the newly erected province of San Pedro Sula, and covers 21 parishes with 500,000 Catholics.[1][2]
Ordinaries
- Walter Guillén Soto, SDB: (27 Apr 2021 Appointed - present)[1][2]
References
- 1.[1.2][1.3]"Resignations and Appointments, 27.04.2021". Holy See Press Office. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
- 2.[2.2][2.3]"Diocese of Gracias". Catholic Hierarchy. Retrieved 27 April 2021.