Roman Catholic Diocese of Azul
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Azul (Latin: Dioecesis Azulensis) is in Argentina and is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of La Plata.
Diocese of Azul Dioecesis Azulensis Diócesis de Azul | |
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 Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary | |
| Location | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Ecclesiastical province | La Plata |
| Metropolitan | La Plata |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 64,210 km2 (24,790 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2012) 504,000 428,000 (84.9%) |
| Parishes | 43 |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Established | 20 April 1934 (89 years ago) |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary in Azul |
| Patron saint | St Serapion of Algiers Our Lady of the Rosary |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Hugh Manuel Salaberry |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Héctor Rubén Aguer |
| Map | |
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History
On 20 April 1934, Pope Pius XI established the Diocese of Azul from the Diocese of La Plata. In 1957 territory was taken from this diocese to form the Diocese of Nueve de Julio.[1][2]
Bishops
Ordinaries
- César Antonio Cáneva (1934–1953)
- Antonio José Plaza (1953–1955), appointed Archbishop of La Plata
- Manuel Marengo (1956–1982)
- Emilio Bianchi di Cárcano (1982–2006)
- Hugh Manuel Salaberry, S.J. (2006–present)
Auxiliary bishops
- Antonio José Plaza (1950–1953), appointed Bishop here
- Emilio Bianchi di Cárcano (1976–1982), appointed Bishop here
Territorial losses
| Year | Along with | To form |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Diocese of Mercedes | Diocese of Nueve de Julio |
References
- "Diocese of Azul". catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2013-03-25. [self-published]
- "Diocese of Azul". GCatholic.org. Retrieved 2013-03-25. [self-published]
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