Diocese of Yoro

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Bishop(s) Jean-Louis Giasson, P.M.E., Bishop

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese Erected: 19 September 2005 Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Tegucigalpa Rite: Latin (or Roman) Country: Honduras Square Kilometers: 7,781 (3,005 Square Miles) Description: Civil Department of Yoro Mailing Address: Apartado 105, El Progreso, Yoro, Honduras Telephone: 648-1931

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• Jean-Louis Giasson, P.M.E. (19 Sep 2005 Appointed - )

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
19 September 2005	Erected	Archdiocese of Tegucigalpa	Diocese of Yoro (erected)

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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
2005	360,989	440,231	82.0%	5	16	21	17,189				9	bul19Sep05
2006	410,002	500,025	82.0%	6	20	26	15,769		20	35	10	ap2007

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

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Affiliated Bishops

• Jean-Louis Giasson, P.M.E. (Bishop: 19 Sep 2005 - )