Roman Catholic Diocese of Kamloops facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Diocese of KamloopsDioecesis Kamloopsensis |
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Sacred Heart Cathedral
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| Location | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Territory | Central British Columbia |
| Ecclesiastical province | Vancouver |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 119,000 km2 (46,000 sq mi) |
| Population - Catholics |
(as of 2006) 51,900 (12.9%) |
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| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Established | December 22, 1945 |
| Cathedral | Sacred Heart Cathedral (Kamloops) |
| Patron saint | Immaculate Heart of Mary (principal) St. John Vianney (secondary) |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Joseph Phuong Nguyen Bishop of Kamloops |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | J. Michael Miller Archbishop of Vancouver |
| Emeritus Bishops | David Monroe Lawrence Sabatini, C.S., |
| Website | |
| http://www.rcdk.org/ | |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kamloops is a special area within the Roman Catholic Church in Canada. It was created on December 22, 1945. This diocese is like a local branch of the larger Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver.
A diocese is a region that a bishop leads. The current leader of the Kamloops Diocese is Bishop Joseph Phuong Nguyen. He helps guide the Catholic community in this part of British Columbia.
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What is a Diocese?
A diocese is a church district. It is led by a bishop. Think of it like a specific region or territory for the Catholic Church. The Diocese of Kamloops covers a large area in central British Columbia.
In 2006, about 51,900 Catholic people lived in this area. They are served by many priests, deacons, and religious sisters and brothers. These people work in 25 different churches, called parishes, across the diocese.
Who Leads the Diocese?
The leader of a diocese is called a bishop. The Bishop of Kamloops helps to guide the Catholic community. They oversee the churches and schools in the area.
Here are some of the bishops who have led the Diocese of Kamloops:
- Edward Quentin Jennings (1946–1952)
- Michael Alphonsus Harrington (1952–1973)
- Adam Exner (1974–1982)
- Lawrence Sabatini, C.S. (1982–1999)
- David Monroe (2002–2016)
- Joseph Phuong Nguyen (2016–present)
Catholic Schools in the Diocese
Education is an important part of the Catholic community. The Diocese of Kamloops supports Catholic schools. These schools help students learn in a faith-based environment.
St. Ann's Academy
St. Ann's Academy is a well-known Catholic school in Kamloops. It first opened in 1910. For a while, it was only an elementary school.
In 1981, the high school section was reopened. This happened because Bishop Adam Exner asked the Congregation of Christian Brothers to help. Today, St. Ann's Academy serves about 600 students.
| School | City | Opened | Website | Students |
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| St. Ann's Academy | Kamloops | 1910 | http://www.st-anns.ca/ | ~600 (boys and girls) |
Religious Groups in the Diocese
Many different religious groups help the Catholic Church in Kamloops. These groups are made up of men and women who dedicate their lives to faith and service. They often work in schools, hospitals, or parishes.
Men's Religious Groups
- Congregation of Christian Brothers (CFC)
- Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI)
Women's Religious Groups
- Congregation of Notre Dame (CND)
- Discalced Carmelites (OCD)
- Missionary Sisters of Christ the King (MCR)
- Sisters of Mission Service (SMS)
- Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception (SFIC)
