Diocese of Žilina

Dioecesis Žilinensis

Bishop(s)

Tomáš Galis, Bishop

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese
Erected: 14 February 2008
Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Bratislava
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
Country: Slovakia
Square Kilometers: 3,487 (1,346 Square Miles)
Mailing Address: Biskupsky urad, Marianske nam. 23, post. schranka B-46, SK-013 36 Zilina 1, Slovenska Republika
Telephone: (041)500.22.15
Fax: 500.22.16

Past and Present Ordinaries

Tomáš Galis (14 Feb 2008 Appointed - )

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
14 February 2008	Erected	Diocese of Banská Bystrica Diocese of Nitra	Diocese of Žilina (erected)

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

2008 479,410 592,457 80.9% 158 33 191 2,510 3 46 92 98 ap2009

2010 484,111 593,712 81.5% 185 52 237 2,042 3 76 159 98 ap2011

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2008	479,410	592,457	80.9%	158	33	191	2,510	3	46	92	98	ap2009
2010	484,111	593,712	81.5%	185	52	237	2,042	3	76	159	98	ap2011

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

Tomáš Galis (Bishop: 14 Feb 2008 - )

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

None