Roman Catholic Diocese of Carapeguá
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Paraguay |
| Metropolitan: | Asunción |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 8,705 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
226,514 (2004) 206,000 (90.9%) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Celso Yegros Estigarribia |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Carapeguá {Latin: Carapeguan(us)} is a diocese located in the city of Carapeguá in the Ecclesiastical province of Asunción in Paraguay.
[edit] History
- On March 29, 1967, the Diocese of Carapeguá was established from the Diocese of Villarrica
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Carapeguá (Roman rite)
- Bishop Celso Yegros Estigarribia (April 6, 1983 – Present)
- Bishop Angel Nicolás Acha Duarte (June 5, 1978 – June 24, 1982)
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