Roman Catholic Diocese of Machala
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Ecuador |
| Metropolitan: | Cuenca |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 5,819 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
512,000 (2004) 485,000 (94.7%) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Néstor Rafael Herrera Heredia |
| Auxiliary Bishop: | Hermenegildo José Torres Asanza |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Machala {Latin: Machalen(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Machala in the Ecclesiastical province of Cuenca in Ecuador.
[edit] History
- July 26, 1954: Established as Territorial Prelature of Machala from the Diocese of Guayaquil and Diocese of Loja
- January 31, 1969: Promoted as Diocese of Machala
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Machala (Roman rite)
- Bishop Bishop Néstor Rafael Herrera Heredia (1982.01.14 – present)
- Cardinal Antonio José González Zumárraga (1978.01.30 – 1980.06.28)
- Bishop Vicente Felicísimo Maya Guzmán (1969.01.31 – 1978.01.30)
- Prelates of Machala (Roman rite)
- Bishop Vicente Felicísimo Maya Guzmán (1963.11.29 – 1969.01.31)
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