Eparchy of Nuestra Señora de los Mártires del Libano en México (Maronite)

Eparchia Dominae Nostrae Martyrum Libanensium in Civitate Mexicana Maronitarum

Bishop(s)

Georges M. Saad Abi Younes, O.L.M., Bishop

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Eparchy
Erected: 6 November 1995
Immediately Subject to the Holy See
Maronite Catholic Church of the Antiochian Tradition
Country: México
Mailing Address: Margaritas 382, Col. Florida, 01030 México, D.F., México
Telephone: (5)554-7014
Fax: 554-0656

Past and Present Ordinaries

Pierre Wadih Tayah † (6 Nov 1995 Appointed - 4 May 2002 Died)
Georges M. Saad Abi Younes, O.L.M. (22 Feb 2003 Appointed - )

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
6 November 1995	Erected		Eparchy of Nuestra Señora de los Mártires del Libano en México (Maronite) (erected)

Year Catholics Total Population Percent Catholic Diocesan Priests Religious Priests Total Priests Catholics Per Priest Permanent Deacons Male Religious Female Religious Parishes Source

1997 150,000 2 3 5 30,000 3 3 ap2000

2000 150,000 3 4 7 21,428 1 4 3 ap2001

2001 150,000 5 3 8 18,750 3 3 ap2002

2002 150,000 4 3 7 21,428 3 3 ap2004

2004 148,267 4 3 7 21,181 1 3 3 ap2005

2009 150,817 6 4 10 15,081 4 3 ap2010

Year	Catholics	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Parishes	Source
1997	150,000	2	3	5	30,000		3	3	ap2000
2000	150,000	3	4	7	21,428	1	4	3	ap2001
2001	150,000	5	3	8	18,750		3	3	ap2002
2002	150,000	4	3	7	21,428		3	3	ap2004
2004	148,267	4	3	7	21,181	1	3	3	ap2005
2009	150,817	6	4	10	15,081		4	3	ap2010

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

Georges M. Saad Abi Younes, O.L.M. (Bishop: 22 Feb 2003 - )

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

Pierre Wadih Tayah † (Bishop: 6 Nov 1995 to 4 May 2002)