Roman Catholic Diocese of Cahors

The diocese of Cahors (Latin: Dioecesis Cadurcensis ) is a Roman Catholic diocese in the department of Lot, France.

The famous pilgrimage town of Rocamadour belongs to the diocese of Cahors.

History

The diocese of Cahors was built in the 3rd century and the Archdiocese of Bourges is a suffragan. On July 11, 1317 the Diocese of Cahors were parts of its territory from the foundation of the Diocese of Montauban. The diocese of Cahors was placed under the Archdiocese of Albi suffragan on October 3, 1678. On November 29, 1801 the diocese of Cahors were annexed parts of the territories of the bishoprics of Rodez and Vabres. The diocese of Cahors announced on October 6, 1822 from parts of its territory to the re-establishment of the Diocese of Rodez. On 16 December 2002 the diocese of Cahors was the archbishopric of Toulouse is a suffragan.

Pope John XXII. native of Cahors.

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