Roman Catholic Diocese of Copiapó
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Chile |
| Metropolitan: | La Serena |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 80,000 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
254,336 (2006) 193,524 (76.1%) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral Nuestra Señora del Rosario |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Gaspar Quintana Jorquera, C.M.F. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Copiapó {Latin: Copiapoën(sis) } is a diocese located in the city of Copiapó in the Ecclesiastical province of La Serena in Chile.
[edit] History
- November 9, 1946: Established as Apostolic Administration of Copiapó
- April 21, 1955: Promoted as Territorial Prelature of Copiapó
- October 31, 1957: Promoted as Diocese of Copiapó
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Copiapó (Roman rite)
- Bishop Gaspar Quintana Jorquera, C.M.F. (2001.05.26 – present)
- Bishop Fernando Ariztía Ruiz (1976.12.11 – 2001.05.26)
- Bishop Fernando Ariztía Ruiz (Apostolic Administrator 1975 – 1976.12.11)
- Bishop Carlos Marcio Camus Larenas (1968.01.31 – 1976.12.11)
- Cardinal Juan Francisco Fresno Larraín (1958.06.15 – 1971.07.28)
- Prelates of Copiapó (Roman rite)
- Archbishop Francisco de Borja Valenzuela Ríos (1955.06.27 – 1957.08.20)
- Archbishop Alfredo Cifuentes Gómez (Apostolic Administrator 1947.03.19 – 1948.06.17)
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