Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madrid

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The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madrid is part of the Roman Catholic Church in Madrid. The Diocese of Madrid was founded on 7 March 1885 by Pope Leo XIII. It was raised to the level of an archdiocese on 25 March 1964 by Pope Paul VI. The current Archbishop of Madrid since 28 July 1994 is His Eminence Antonio Rouco Varela.

[edit] List of Bishops and Archbishops of Madrid

  • Narciso Martínez Izquierdo (27 Mar 1884 Appointed - 18 Apr 1886 Died)
  • Ciriaco María Sancha y Hervas (10 Apr 1886 Appointed - 6 Oct 1892)
  • Jose María Cos y Macho (11 Jun 1892 Appointed - 18 Apr 1901)
  • Victoriano Guisasola y Menendez (16 Dec 1901 Appointed - 14 Dec 1905)
  • José Maria Salvador y Barrera (14 Dec 1905 Appointed - 14 Dec 1916)
  • Prudencio Melo y Alcalde (4 Dec 1916 Appointed - 14 Dec 1922)
  • Leopoldo Eijo y Garay (14 Dec 1922 Appointed - 31 Jul 1963 Died)
  • Casimiro Morcillo Gonzalez (27 Mar 1964 Appointed - 30 May 1971) first Archbishop of Madrid
  • Vicente Cardina Enrique y Tarancon (3 Dec 1971 Appointed - 12 Apr 1983 Retired)
  • Angel Suquía Goicoechea (12 Apr 1983 Appointed - 28 Jul 1994 Retired)
  • Antonio Rouco Varela (28 Jul 1994 Appointed - )
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