Diocese of Luleå facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Diocese of LuleåDiocesis Lulensis Luleå stift |
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Arms of the diocese of Luleå
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| Location | |
| Country | Sweden |
| Deaneries | 8 kontrakt |
| Coordinates | 65°34′58″N 22°08′56″E / 65.58278°N 22.14889°E |
| Statistics | |
| Congregations | 57 |
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| Denomination | Church of Sweden |
| Established | 1904 |
| Cathedral | Luleå Cathedral |
| Current leadership | |
| Bishop | Åsa Nyström |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Antje Jackelén |
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| Website | |
| svenskakyrkan.se/luleastift | |
The Diocese of Luleå (Swedish: Luleå stift) is a special part of the Church of Sweden in Sweden. It's like a big church district. Its main office, called an Episcopal see, is in the city of Luleå. This diocese helps organize churches and their activities across a large area.
About the Diocese of Luleå
A diocese is a region that a bishop oversees. Think of it like a school district, but for churches! The Diocese of Luleå is one of the 13 dioceses in the Church of Sweden. It was created in 1904, making it over 100 years old.
What Does a Diocese Do?
The Diocese of Luleå helps many local churches work together. It supports them with things like education, music, and social work. It also makes sure that church services and traditions are followed. There are 57 different church groups, called congregations, within this diocese. These groups are spread across 8 smaller areas called kontrakt or deaneries.
Who is the Bishop?
The bishop is the main leader of a diocese. They are like the head teacher for all the churches in their area. The bishop guides the priests and helps the church community grow. They also represent the diocese in bigger church meetings. The current bishop of Luleå is Åsa Nyström. She started her role in 2018.
Bishops of Luleå
Since it was established in 1904, the Diocese of Luleå has had several bishops. Each bishop has played an important part in leading the church in this region. Here is a list of the bishops who have served the Diocese of Luleå:
- Olof Bergqvist, 1904–1937
- Bengt Jonzon, 1937–1956
- Ivar Hylander, 1956–1966
- Stig Hellsten, 1966–1980
- Olaus Brännström, 1980–1986
- Gunnar Weman, 1986–1993
- Rune Backlund, 1993–2002
- Hans Stiglund, 2002–2018
- Åsa Nyström, 2018–present
