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Suffragan diocese Nanterre, France

Diocese of Nanterre

Nemptoduren(sis)

Latin Church

The Diocese of Nanterre is a Latin Catholic diocese covering the Hauts-de-Seine department, erected in 1966 from territory of Versailles and the Archdiocese of Paris. It is suffragan to the Archdiocese of Paris and led by Bishop Matthieu Rougé since 2018.

On the map

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The address the register holds for Cathedral of Saint-Geneviève and Saint-Maurice in Nanterre, in Nanterre, France.

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Established
1966
Catholics
973,550
Priests
160
Territory
175 km²

Parishes and churches

80 listed churches in our records. Open a parish for Mass times, confession, directions and sources where recorded.

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The bishop

Bishop
Matthieu Rougé
Born
7 January 1966
Birthplace
Noully-sur-Seine

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The cathedral

Cathedral of Saint-Geneviève and Saint-Maurice in Nanterre stands in Nanterre, the church that holds the cathedra from which this see takes its name.

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History

In 1966 territory split off from the Diocese of Versailles and the Archdiocese of Paris became the Diocese of Nanterre (Latin: Dioecesis Nemptodurensis; French: Diocèse de Nanterre). This Latin diocese of the Catholic Church in France still answers to Paris, remaining a suffragan of that archdiocese.

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  • Pope Leo XIV to visit France

    Sep 27, 2026 · Vatican · 22 sources

  • Pope Leo XIV to visit France

    Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25 to 28, marking the first papal visit to the country in nearly 20 years. The trip includes a visit to the shrine at Lourdes, a pilgrimage site popular with the sick. French bishops selected the motto "That the world may have life" for the visit, which suggests the Pope will focus on protecting human dignity and life. According to Crux, the visit comes as France faces recent legislative changes, including the 2024 constitutional enshrining of abortion rights and a new bill allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication. The Pope is expected to address these issues of life and end-of-life care during his stay.

    Sep 22, 2026 · Church & State · 2 sources

  • Mgr Rougé writes in Figaro on Pope's relation with France

    Sep 1, 2026 · Bishops

  • Bishop Matthieu Rougé expresses sadness over end-of-life law

    Aug 16, 2026 · Life & Family · 2 sources

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