Roman Catholic Diocese of San Lorenzo

Diocese of San Lorenzo
Dioecesis Sancti Laurentii
Location
Country Paraguay
Metropolitan Asunción
Statistics
Area 1,924 km2 (743 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
792,374
713,136 (90.0%)
Information
Rite Latin Rite
Cathedral Catedral San Lorenzo
Current leadership
Pope Francis
Bishop Vacant
Map

The Roman Catholic Diocese of San Lorenzo (Latin: Dioecesis Sancti Laurentii) is a diocese located in the city of San Lorenzo in the Ecclesiastical province of Asunción in Paraguay.

History

  • On May 18, 2000, the Diocese of San Lorenzo was established from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Asunción

Leadership

  • Bishops of San Lorenzo (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Sebelio Peralta Álvarez (December 27, 2008 – November 19, 2014)
    • Bishop Adalberto Martínez Flores (May 18, 2000 – February 19, 2007)

References


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