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The [[Catholic Church|Roman Catholic Church]] in [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]] has one archdiocese, the Metropolitan [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vrhbosna|Archdiocese of Vrhbosna]], and the following three dioceses:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bosnia-Herzegovina – Consiglio Conferenze Episcopali Europee |url=https://www.ccee.eu/ccee/conferenze-episcopali/bosnia-herzegovina/?lang=en |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220629001224/https://www.ccee.eu/ccee/conferenze-episcopali/bosnia-herzegovina/?lang=en |archive-date=2022-06-29 |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=www.ccee.eu}}</ref>
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* [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Banja Luka|Diocese of Banja Luka]]
The Catholic Church in [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]] comprises mainly a Latin hierarchy, which is composed of
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* [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Mostar-Duvno|Diocese of Mostar-Duvno]]
* one [[ecclesiastical province]], under the Metropolitan [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vrhbosna|Archdiocese of Vrhbosna]] (Sarajevo), which has three Bosnian suffragan dioceses and is also the Metropolitan of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Skopje|Diocese of Skopje]] in [[Macedonia (country)|Macedonia]].
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* [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Trebinje-Mrkan|Diocese of Trebinje-Mrkan]]
* the exempt [[military Ordinariate]] for the armed forces of Bosnia and Hercegovina
In addition to those dioceses, there also exists a [[Military Ordinariate of Bosnia and Herzegovina]] (Vojni ordinarijat u Bosne i Hercegovine), which was established by [[Pope Benedict XVI]] in 2011.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brochure |url=http://www.mod.gov.ba/files/file/maj_2011/bosura%20eng%20mail.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209034114/http://www.mod.gov.ba/files/file/maj_2011/bosura%20eng%20mail.pdf |archive-date=2023-02-09 |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=Ministry of Defence of Bosnia and Herzegovina}}</ref>


It is also pastorally served by the (Croatian) sole Byzantine rite (Eastern Catholic) diocese of the Croatian (Greek) Catholic Church.
It is also pastorally served by the (Croatian) sole Byzantine rite (Eastern Catholic) diocese of the Croatian (Greek) Catholic Church.


There is an [[Apostolic Nunciature to Bosnia and Herzegovina|Apostolic Nunciature to Bosnia and Hezegovina]] (papal diplomatic representation at embassy level) in [[Sarajevo]], which also oversees matters related to [[Montenegro]]. The incumbent [[Nuncio]] is [[Francis Chullikatt]], who was appointed in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Resignations and Appointments: Summary of Bulletin 01.10.2022, Holy See Press Office |url=https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2022/10/01/221001c.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513144749/https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2022/10/01/221001c.html |archive-date=2023-05-13 |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=press.vatican.va}}</ref>
There is an [[Apostolic Nunciature]] (papal diplomatic representation at embassy level) to Bosnia and Herzegovina I the national capital [[Sarajevo]], into which are also vested the Apostolic Nunciatures to [[Monaco]] and to [[Montenegro]].


[[File:Map of Dioceses in Bosnia and Herzegovina EN.png|thumb|450px|Latin Catholic dioceses in Bosnia and Herzegovina:<br>{{legend|#B6CF59|Archdiocese of Vrhbosna}}
[[File:Roman Catholic Dioceses in Bosnia and Herzegovina Map in English.svg|thumb|450px|Latin Catholic dioceses in Bosnia and Herzegovina:{{legend|#B6CF59|Archdiocese of Vrhbosna}}
{{legend|#FFE680|Diocese of Banja Luka}}
{{legend|#FFE680|Diocese of Banja Luka}}
{{legend|#72C4D8|Diocese of Mostar-Duvno}}
{{legend|#72C4D8|Diocese of Mostar-Duvno}}
{{legend|#FFB07C|Diocese of Trebinje-Mrkan}}
{{legend|#FFB07C|Diocese of Trebinje-Mrkan}}
{{legend|#C5C1DE|Diocese of Gospić-Senj (Zavalje parish)}}
{{legend|#C5C1DE|Diocese of Gospić-Senj (Zavalje parish)}}
{{legend|#f0e9dfff|Diocese of Šibenik (village Uništa)}}
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== See also ==

* [[Greek Catholic Eparchy of Križevci]]: an [[eparchy]] (equivalent of a diocese in the Greek Catholic Church) which administers to believers in Bosnia and Herzegovina
== Current Latin Dioceses ==
* [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Duvno]]: a historical diocese which lasted from the 14th to the 19th centuries

* [[Ruthenian Catholic Apostolic Administration of Bosnia-Hercegovina]]: a short-lived (1914-1924) [[Eastern Catholic Churches|Eastern Catholic]] jurisdiction that covered Bosnia and Herzegovina
=== Exempt, ''sui iuris'' ===
* [[Military Ordinariate of Bosnia and Herzegovina]] (Vojni ordinarijat u Bosne i Hercegovine)

=== Ecclesiastical Province of Sarajevo ===
* Metropolitan [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vrhbosna|Archdiocese of Vrhbosna]]
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** [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Banja Luka|Diocese of Banja Luka]]
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** [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Mostar-Duvno|Diocese of Mostar-Duvno]]

== ''Eastern Catholics'' ==
* ''The [[Croatian Catholic Eparchy of Križevci]], named after its see in Croatia, also covers all Bosnia-Hercegvina (as well as Sovenia), being the only diocese of the [[Croatian Greek Catholic Church|Croatian Catholic Church]] ''sui iuris'' ([[Byzantine Rite]] in Croatian)'', yet is a suffragan of the Latin Metropolitan [[Archdiocese of Zagreb]].

== Defunct jurisdictions ==

=== Titular sees ===
Ten Latin [[Titular bishopric]]s: [[Diocese of Bela|Bela]], [[Bistue]], [[Chimæra]], [[Cozyla]], [[Horæa]], [[Moglæna]], [[Morosbisdus]], [[Rhasus]], [[Sarsenterum]] and [[Tzernicus]].

=== Other Latin jurisdictions ===
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* [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Duvno]]

=== Other Eastern Catholic jurisdictions ===
* [[Ruthenian Catholic Apostolic Administration of Bosnia-Hercegovina]]


== Sources and external links ==
== Sources and external links ==
{{reflist}}
* [http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/country/BA.htm GCatholic.org - data for all sections].
* [http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/country/ba.html Catholic-Hierarchy entry].


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The Roman Catholic Church in Bosnia and Herzegovina has one archdiocese, the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Vrhbosna, and the following three dioceses:[1]

In addition to those dioceses, there also exists a Military Ordinariate of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Vojni ordinarijat u Bosne i Hercegovine), which was established by Pope Benedict XVI in 2011.[2]

It is also pastorally served by the (Croatian) sole Byzantine rite (Eastern Catholic) diocese of the Croatian (Greek) Catholic Church.

There is an Apostolic Nunciature to Bosnia and Hezegovina (papal diplomatic representation at embassy level) in Sarajevo, which also oversees matters related to Montenegro. The incumbent Nuncio is Francis Chullikatt, who was appointed in 2022.[3]

Latin Catholic dioceses in Bosnia and Herzegovina:
  Archdiocese of Vrhbosna
  Diocese of Banja Luka
  Diocese of Mostar-Duvno
  Diocese of Trebinje-Mrkan
  Diocese of Gospić-Senj (Zavalje parish)
  Diocese of Šibenik (village Uništa)

See also

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  1. ^ "Bosnia-Herzegovina – Consiglio Conferenze Episcopali Europee". www.ccee.eu. Archived from the original on 2022-06-29. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
  2. ^ "Brochure" (PDF). Ministry of Defence of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2023-02-09. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
  3. ^ "Resignations and Appointments: Summary of Bulletin 01.10.2022, Holy See Press Office". press.vatican.va. Archived from the original on 2023-05-13. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
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