Roman_Catholic_Diocese_of_Río_Gallegos

Roman Catholic Diocese of Río Gallegos

Roman Catholic Diocese of Río Gallegos

Catholic ecclesiastical territory

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Río Gallegos is located in the city of Río Gallegos, the capital of the Patagonia region of Santa Cruz, Argentina.

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Size

The Diocese of Rio Gallegos, Argentina, according to the Vatican Information Service (VIS), has an area of 265,614 square miles, a total population of 300,000, a Catholic population of 210,000, 55 priests, 9 permanent deacons, and 94 religious.

History

It was erected in 1961, and was formed from the Diocese of Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina. It is a suffragan see of the Archdiocese of Bahia Blanca, Argentina.

Bishops

Ordinaries
Auxiliary bishop

References

  1. [1]
    "Resignations and Appointments, 26.05.2023" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. May 26, 2023. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  2. [2]
    "Resignations and Appointments, 11.08.2023" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. August 11, 2023. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
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