Diocese of Yoro

Dioecesis Yorensis

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: 2647-1198

Past and Present Ordinaries

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

Historical Summary

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

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

2010 441,525 546,126 80.8% 6 24 30 14,717 24 38 11 ap2011

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	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
2010	441,525	546,126	80.8%	6	24	30	14,717	24	38	11	ap2011

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

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

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

None