LUXEMBOURG

LUXEMBOURG*
Catholicism was introduced in what was to become Luxembourg in the course of
the 4th century.
The territory was included in the French Diocese of Metz from 1801 to 1823
and afterwards in the Belgian Diocese of Namur. 
In 1833, after the occupation of Luxembourg by the Belgians, an Apostolic 
Vicariate "ad interim" was established for the city of Luxembourg, the only
place remaining under Dutch control.
In 1840, after part of Luxembourg had been restored to the Dutch King, the
Vicariate was extended to include the whole Luxembourg territory.
In 1870 it became a Diocese directly dependent of the Holy See.
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Bishops

1870 - 1883   Nikolaus Adames                                1813 - 1887
1883 - 1918   Jean Joseph Alphonse Koppes                    1843 - 1918
1918 - 1920   vacant
1920 - 1935   Petrus Nommesch                                1864 - 1935
1935 - 1956   Joseph Philippe                                1877 - 1956


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