Continent: East Europe
Rite: Roman (Latin)
Type: Diocese ![]()
Name: Bielsko–Żywiec / Bielscen(sis)–Żyviecen(sis) (Latin)
Ecclesiastical Province: Kraków
Depends on: Dicastery for Bishops
Patron Saint: Saint Maximilian Kolbe (August 14), Saint Jan Sarkander (May 30), Saint John Cantius (October 20)
Cathedral Dedication Anniversary: September 24
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| Auxiliary Bishop (2011.10.22 – ...): | Titular Bishop of Assava |
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Bishop of Bielsko–Żywiec (Poland)
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Bishop emeritus of Bielsko–Żywiec (Poland) In ædificationem Corporis Christi
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Area: 3,000 km²
Population: 654,867 Catholics (83.9% of 780,942 total)
Pastoral Centres: 210 parishes
Personnel: 639 priests (520 diocesan, 119 religious), 590 religious (180 brothers, 410 sisters), 34 seminarians
Last updated on 2026.02.10
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