Bishop of Ostrava-Opava
The Bishop of Ostrava-Opava is the head of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ostrava-Opava, located in the Czech Republic. This diocese was established in 1996, making it one of the newer dioceses in the country. It serves the spiritual needs of Catholics in the region and is part of the larger ecclesiastical province of Olomouc.
The bishop oversees various parishes and religious activities, ensuring that the teachings of the Catholic Church are upheld. The current bishop, as of 2023, is František Václav Lobkowicz, who was appointed in 2012. The diocese also engages in social and charitable work within the community.