Roman Catholic Diocese Of Chur
The Diocese of Chur comprises the Swiss Cantons of Graubünden (Grisons), Schwyz, Glarus, Zurich, Nidwalden, Obwalden and Uri.
Read more about Roman Catholic Diocese Of Chur: History, In 1906, Separation of The Principality of Liechtenstein From Chur
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