Titular diocese of Thérouanne
Thérouanne ( Latin : Morinensis ) is a titular bishopric of the Roman Catholic Church .
It goes back to the diocese Thérouanne in the Franconian city of Thérouanne, which was established in the 7th century . After the devastation of the city by Charles V , the diocese was abolished and became part of the Boulogne diocese in 1567 . After its abolition, the diocese territory has belonged to the diocese of Arras since 1801 .
Pope Benedict XVI restored the bishopric as a titular seat in January 2009. It was awarded for the first time in January 2019.
Titular Bishops of Thérouanne | ||||
No. | Surname | Office | from | to |
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1 | Jean-Pierre Vuillemin | Auxiliary Bishop in Metz ( France ) | January 8, 2019 |