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The Diocese of Imus was created on November 25, 1961 separating Cavite from the main archdiocese. Thus, the diocese serves as suffragan to that of Manila with its own leadership. It comprises the civil province of Cavite and covers a land area of 1,287 km 2 (497 sq mi), with a population of 1,643,549 of which 76 per cent are Catholics.
Pages in category "Churches in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Imus" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
A few dioceses bear the names of two cities, variously reflecting a shift in the major center of population, e.g., the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston; future plan to divide a diocese, e.g., the former Diocese of Reno-Las Vegas; union of two former dioceses, e.g., the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph; political expedience, e.g., the ...
Diocese of Joliet in Illinois: 1948–1955 [8] Cathedral of Saint Vibiana: Archdiocese of Los Angeles: 1876–1994 Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul: Diocese of Hartford Diocese of Providence: 1844–1878 [9] Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception: Diocese of Crookston: 1912–1990 Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception: Diocese of Burlington ...
The Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of Candelaria, commonly known as Silang Church, is a Roman Catholic parish church in the municipality of Silang, in the province of Cavite, Philippines under the Diocese of Imus. Its titular is the Our Lady of Candelaria (also Our Lady of Candles).
The town of Kawit, which was formerly known as Cavite Viejo during Spanish occupation, was frequented by Spanish marines, which slowly turned the town into a "red-light district". To help solve the bad reputation of the place, Manila Archbishop Miguel Garcia Serrano (1618–1629) ordered the dedication of the Kawit Church to Saint Mary ...
Province Map Diocese Diocese Coat of Arms Bishop Title Bishop Coat of Arms Diocese from Galveston-Houston: Archdiocese of Galveston–Houston: Cardinal Daniel Nicholas DiNardo: Archbishop of Galveston–Houston (2006–present), Coadjutor Bishop/Archbishop (2004–06), former bishop of Sioux City (1998–2004, Coadjutor 1997–98) Diocese of ...
It is under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Imus. Typical of towns established during the Spanish colonial period , the church is located at the plaza ( town square ) of General Trias, which was formerly called San Francisco de Malabon in honor of its patron saint , Saint Francis of Assisi .