Roman Catholic Diocese of Avellaneda-Lanús
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.
Diocese of Avellaneda-Lanús Dioecesis Avellanediensis-Lanusensis Diócesis de Avellaneda-Lanús | |
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 Cathedral of the Assumption | |
| Location | |
| Country |  |
| 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 (59 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 |
Bishops
Ordinaries
- Emilio Antonio di Pasquo (1961–1962)
- Jerónimo José Podestá (1962–1967)
- Antonio Quarracino (1968–1985), appointed Archbishop of La Plata; future Cardinal
- Rubén Héctor di Monte (1986–2000), appointed Archbishop of Mercedes-Luján
- Rubén Oscar Frassia (2000– )
Auxiliary bishop
- Rubén Héctor di Monte (1980-1986), appointed Bishop here
Territorial losses
| Year | Along with | To form |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Archdiocese of La Plata | Diocese of Quilmes |
See also
- List of the Catholic dioceses of Argentina
External links and references
- "Diocese of Avellaneda-Lanús". Catholic-Hierarchy. Retrieved 2007-03-29.
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