Diocese of Härnösand facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Diocese of Härnösand Diocesis Hernosandiensis Härnösands stift
Arms of the diocese of Härnösand
Location
Country	Sweden
Deaneries	10 kontrakt
Coordinates	62°37′52″N 17°56′30″E / 62.63111°N 17.94167°E / 62.63111; 17.94167
Statistics
Parishes	52
Congregations	104
Information
Denomination	Church of Sweden
Established	1647
Cathedral	Härnösand Cathedral
Current leadership
Bishop	Eva Nordung Byström
Metropolitan Archbishop	Antje Jackelén
Map
Website
svenskakyrkan.se/harnosandsstift

The Diocese of Härnösand is an important part of the Church of Sweden. It is like a special region or area within the church. This diocese covers the Västernorrland County in Sweden. Its main church, called the Cathedral, is found on Trädgårdsgatan in Härnösand.

History of the Härnösand Diocese

When the Diocese Was Created

The Diocese of Härnösand was officially started in the year 1647. This means it has been serving its communities for a very long time!

Changes Over Time

Later, in 1904, a new diocese was formed. This was the diocese of Luleå, which separated from the Härnösand diocese. This change helped to better organize the church's work in different parts of Sweden.

Understanding Parishes and Deaneries

What Are Parishes?

A parish is like a local church community. It is a smaller area where people go to a specific church. The Diocese of Härnösand has 52 parishes.

What Are Deaneries?

Deaneries are groups of parishes. They help to organize the many parishes within a diocese. The Härnösand diocese is divided into 10 deaneries. These deaneries include 113 parishes in total.

Some Parishes in the Diocese

Here are some of the parishes that are part of the Diocese of Härnösand:

• Anundsjö
• Åre
• Härnösand
• Offerdal
• Örnsköldsvik
• Östersund
• Sidensjö
• Sollefteå
• Tännäs
• Torsåker
• Ytterlännäs

Leaders of the Diocese: The Bishops

The bishop is the main leader of a diocese. They guide the churches and communities within their area. Here is a list of the bishops who have led the Diocese of Härnösand throughout its history:

• Petri Erici Steuchius (1647-1683)
• Mathias Steuchius (1683-1694)
• Julius Micrander (1695-1702)
• Georgius Nicolai Wallin (1703–1723)
• Petrus Jonæ Asp (1723–1726)
• Nicolaus Sternell (1728–1744)
• Olof Kiörning (1746–1778)
• Eric Hesselgren (1779–1803)
• Carl Gustaf Nordin (1805–1812)
• Erik Abraham Almquist (1814–1830)
• Frans Michael Franzén (1832–1847)
• Israel Bergman (1848–1864)
• Anders Fredrik Beckman (1865–1875)
• Lars Landgren (1876–1888)
• Martin Johansson (1888–1908)
• Ernst Frithiof Lönegren (1910–1934)
• Torsten Bohlin (1935–1950)
• Gunnar Hultgren (1951–1958)
• Ruben Josefson (1958–1967)
• Arne Palmqvist (1967–1975)
• Bertil Werkström (1975–1983)
• Bengt G. Hallgren (1983–1991)
• Karl-Johan Tyrberg (1991–2001)
• Tony Guldbrandzén (2001–2009)
• Tuulikki Koivunen Bylund (2009–2014)
• Eva Nordung Byström (2014–present)