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History

On 28 October 1993, it was established as the ''

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of Moldova'' (a missionary pre-diocesan jurisdiction), on territories split off from the Diocese of Iași (in Romania) and the Diocese of Tiraspol (later suppressed). On 27 October 2001, it was promoted and renamed after its see (the national capital) as ''Diocese of Chișinău'', to which the apostolic administrator was appointed as first residential bishop.

Cathedral

The Cathedral of Chișinău is dedicated to the

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Ordinaries

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) ; ''Apostolic administrator of Moldova (1993–2001)'' * October 28, 1993 – October 27, 2001 :

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of Pesto (see) (1999.10.30 – 2001.10.27) ; ''Exempt Bishop of Chișinău (2001– )'' * since October 27, 2001 :

References

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www.catholic-hierarchy.org
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www.gcatholic.org, with incumbent biography links
Roman Catholic dioceses in Europe Organizations based in Chișinău 1993 establishments in Moldova {{Europe-RC-diocese-stub

History

Cathedral

Ordinaries

See also

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