Roman Catholic Diocese of Villarrica
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Chile |
| Metropolitan: | Concepción |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 18,630 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
385,000 (2004) 270,000 (70.1%) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral Sagrado Corazón |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Sixto José Parzinger Foidl, O.F.M. Cap. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Villarrica {Latin: Villaricen(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Villarrica in the Ecclesiastical province of Concepción in Chile.
[edit] History
- July 16, 1901: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Araucanía from the Diocese of Concepción and Diocese of San Carlos de Ancud
- March 28, 1928: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Araucanía
- November 19, 2001: Promoted as Diocese of Villarrica
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Villarrica (Roman rite)
- Bishop Sixto José Parzinger Foidl, O.F.M. Cap. (2001.11.19 – present)
- Vicars Apostolic of Araucanía (Roman rite)
- Bishop Sixto José Parzinger Foidl, O.F.M. Cap. (1977.12.17 – 2001.11.19)
- Bishop Carlos Guillermo Hartl de Laufen, O.F.M. Cap. (1958.03.05 – 1977.02.06)
- Bishop Guido Benedetto Beck de Ramberga, O.F.M. Cap. (1928.03.28 – 1958.03.05)
- Prefects Apostolic of Araucanía (Roman rite)
- Bishop Guido Benedetto Beck de Ramberga, O.F.M. Cap. (1925.01.20 – 1928.03.28)
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