Bishopric of Pomesania
The Bishopric of Pomesania (German: Bistum Pomesanien; Polish: Diecezja pomezańska) was a Catholic diocese in the Prussian regions of Pomesania and Pogesania, in modern northern Poland until the 16th century, then shortly a Lutheran diocese, and became a Latin titular see.
Diocese of Pomesania Dioecesis Pomesaniensis | |
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Former Cathedral in Kwidzyn, now Co-Cathedral of the Diocese of Elbląg | |
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| Location | |
| Ecclesiastical province | Riga |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 1243 |
| Dissolved | 16th century |
| Cathedral | Kwidzyn Cathedral |
| Leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Adam Wodarczyk |
The former Cathedral and Castle of Pomesanian Cathedral Chapter complex in Kwidzyn is listed as a Historic Monument of Poland.
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