Diocese of La Ceiba

Dioecesis Ceibensis

Bishop(s)

Michael Lenihan, O.F.M., Bishop

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese
Erected: 30 December 2011
Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Tegucigalpa
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
Country: Honduras
Square Kilometers: 4,640 (1,792 Square Miles)
Description: Civil Departments: Atlàntida e Islas de la Bahia

Past and Present Ordinaries

Michael Lenihan, O.F.M. (30 Dec 2011 Appointed - )

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
30 December 2011	Erected	Diocese of San Pedro Sula	Diocese of La Ceiba (erected)

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

2011 398,800 547,709 72.8% 7 15 22 18,127 4 38 11 bul30dec2011

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2011	398,800	547,709	72.8%	7	15	22	18,127		4	38	11	bul30dec2011

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

Michael Lenihan, O.F.M. (Bishop: 30 Dec 2011 - )

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

None