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Archdiocese immediately subject to the Holy See Alba Iulia, Romania

Archdiocese of Alba Iulia

Albae Iulien(sis)

Latin Church

Latin-rite archdiocese in Transylvania, Romania, founded as a diocese in 1009 and elevated to archdiocese on 5 August 1991. It is exempt, directly subject to the Holy See rather than part of a metropolitan province, with its seat at St. Michael's Cathedral in Alba Iulia and a largely Hungarian-speaking faithful.

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The address the register holds for St. Michael's Cathedral, Alba Iulia, in Alba Iulia, Romania.

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Established
1009
Catholics
397,778
Priests
334
Territory
58,254 km²

Parishes and churches

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

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The bishop

Archbishop
Gergely Kovacs

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The cathedral

St. Michael's Cathedral, Alba Iulia stands in Alba Iulia, the church that holds the cathedra from which this see takes its name.

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History

Transylvania, in Romania, is home to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Alba Iulia (Latin: Archidioecesis Albae Iuliensis; Hungarian: Gyulafehérvári Római Katolikus Érsekség), a Latin Church archdiocese.

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    Sep 28, 2026 · Vatican · 8 sources

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    Pope Leo XIV issued a message for the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, calling on the Church and society to protect vulnerable migrant children. The theme for the day, which the Church celebrated on September 27, is "Even just one of these children." The Pope identified minors as the most vulnerable group in global migration movements. He noted that millions of children and adolescents are forced to flee their homes due to war, poverty, violence, and environmental disasters. He stated that the number of displaced minors continues to grow, leading to immense economic, political, and military consequences. In his message, the Pope highlighted several specific hardships faced by these children, including those who have lost family members, witnessed violence, or endured long periods of separation from their parents. He also noted the traumatic conditions faced by minors traveling with their parents and the difficult situations of those separated from their families during repatriation.

    Sep 28, 2026 · Life & Family · 6 sources

  • Pope Leo XIV addresses 80,000 French youth

    Pope Leo XIV addressed approximately 80,000 young people during a prayer vigil at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis on Friday, Sept. 25. The event concluded the first day of the pope's visit to France and featured the relics of the Holy Cross. During his meditation, the pope encouraged the youth to seek true freedom through a living relationship with Jesus Christ. He advised them to avoid lifestyles that prioritize material possessions or social media validation, which he said can leave life feeling empty and meaningless. He also urged them to follow a path toward holiness, noting that those who live with God are free from things that darken life. The vigil included musical performances and actors portraying French saints, such as Joan of Arc. The pope also addressed the need for unity and dialogue among French Catholics, including traditionalists who favor the old Latin liturgy. The event began with a greeting from Étienne Guillet, the bishop of Saint-Denis.

    Sep 28, 2026 · Catholic Life · 5 sources

  • Pope Leo XIV meets with French bishops in Lourdes

    Sep 28, 2026 · Bishops · 8 sources

  • Kovács Zoltán writes on the feast of Our Lady of the Knots

    Sep 28, 2026 · Catholic Life · 2 sources

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