Eparchy of Jbeil {Byblos} (Maronite)

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Bishop(s) Béchara Raï, O.M.M., Bishop

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Eparchy Split: 9 June 1990 Rite: Maronite Country: Lebanon Mailing Address: Immeuble Lissane El-Hal, Jbeil, Liban Telephone: (09)621.056; 621.448 Fax: 621.449

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• Béchara Raï, O.M.M. (9 Jun 1990 Appointed - )

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
9 June 1990	Split		Eparchy of Jbeil {Byblos} (Maronite)

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Statistics

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
1990	477,000			134	39	173	2,757		71	232	188	ap1991
1999	250,000			52	15	67	3,731		19	42	86	ap2000
2000	250,000			56	28	84	2,976		31	42	86	ap2001
2001	250,000			55	37	92	2,717		40	42	86	ap2003
2003	250,000			59	35	94	2,659		40	60	86	ap2004
2004	250,000			59	35	94	2,659		40	65	86	ap2005

Note: Any changes in boundaries over time are not indicated in the above table.

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Affiliated Bishops

• Béchara Raï, O.M.M. (Bishop: 9 Jun 1990)