Diocese of Sarba (Maronite)

Historical Details

• Diocese of Sarba (Maronite)
  • Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese
  • Erected: 11 December 1959
  • Rite: Maronite
  • Country: Lebanon

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Past Ordinaries

• Michael Doumith † (11 Dec 1959 Appointed - 25 Feb 1989 Died)

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
11 December 1959	Erected		Diocese of Sarba (Maronite) (erected)
9 June 1990	United	Eparchy of Joubbé (Maronite) Diocese of Sarba (Maronite)	Eparchy of Joubbé e Sarba (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
1970	47,400	94,133	50.4%	30	62	92	515		64	170	40	ap1971
1980	65,000			18	47	65	1,000		80	152	37	ap1981

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

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Affiliated Bishops

• Michael Doumith † (Bishop: 11 Dec 1959 to 25 Feb 1989)