Roman Catholic Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama
| File:Birminghamaldiocesecoa.png The coat of arms of the Diocese of Birmingham | |
| Location | |
| Territory | Northern Alabama |
| Ecclesiastical province | Archdiocese of Mobile |
| Metropolitan | Thomas John Rodi Archbishop of Mobile |
| Information | |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Established | 28 June 1969 (split from Diocese of Mobile-Birmingham) |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of Saint Paul |
| Patron saint | Saint Paul |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Benedict XVI |
| Website | |
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama is a particular church of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic Church that encompasses the northern 39 counties of the U.S. state of Alabama. It was erected on December 9, 1969, when it was split from the Archdiocese of Mobile. The diocese is part of the ecclesiastical province of Mobile.
EWTN's studios are located within the borders of the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama.
The Cathedral of Saint Paul, in Birmingham, Alabama serves as the Episcopal see of the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama.
Ordinaries
The bishops of the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama and dates of service:
- Joseph Gregory Vath (1969-1987)
- Raymond James Boland (1988-1993)
- David Edward Foley (1994-2005)
- Robert Joseph Baker (2007-present)
High Schools
- Catholic High School, Huntsville
- Holy Family Cristo Rey High School, Birmingham
- Holy Spirit High School, Tuscaloosa
- John Carroll Catholic High School, Birmingham
- Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School, McClellan
- St. Bernard Preparatory School*, Cullman
- * Operated independent of Diocese.