Roman Catholic Diocese of Avellaneda-Lanús
| Diocese of Avellaneda-Lanús Dioecesis Avellanediensis-Lanusensis Diócesis de Avellaneda-Lanús | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Ecclesiastical province | Buenos Aires |
| Metropolitan | Buenos Aires |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 98 km2 (38 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2012) 794,485 635,588 (80%) |
| Parishes | 50 |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Established | 10 April 1961 (54 years ago) |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of the Assumption in Avellaneda |
| Patron saint |
St Teresa of Ávila Assumption of Mary |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Rubén Oscar Frassia |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Mario Aurelio Poli |
The Latin Rite Catholic Diocese of Avellaneda-Lanús (erected 10 April 1961, as the Diocese of Avellaneda) is in Argentina and is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Buenos Aires. It was renamed on 24 April 2001.
Ordinaries
- Emilio Antonio di Pasquo (1961–1962)
- Jerónimo José Podestá (1962–1967)
- Antonio Quarracino (1968–1985)
- Rubén Héctor di Monte (1986–2000)
- Rubén Oscar Frassia (2000 - )
Territorial losses
| Year | Along with | To form |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Archdiocese of La Plata | Diocese of Quilmes |
See also
External links and references
- "Diocese of Avellaneda-Lanús". Catholic-Hierarchy. Retrieved 2007-03-29.
Coordinates: 34°39′47″S 58°21′57″W / 34.6630°S 58.3657°W
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