Roman Catholic Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee () is a Roman Catholic diocese in Florida; it was founded on October 1, 1975. The Bishop of Pensacola-Tallahassee is the pastor of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart located in Pensacola, Florida. The patron saint of the Diocese is Thomas More from whom the Co-Cathedral in Tallahassee receives its name.

History

The diocese was formed in 1975 by taking some jurisdiction from the Diocese of St. Augustine.

High schools

• John Paul II Catholic High School, Tallahassee
• Pensacola Catholic High School, Pensacola

Bishops

The past bishops of the diocese are:

1. René Henry Gracida (1975–1983)
2. Joseph Keith Symons (1983–1990)
3. John Mortimer Smith (1991–1995)
4. John Ricard (1997–2011)

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