Roman Catholic Diocese Of Cruz Del Eje
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Cruz del Eje (Latin: Dioecesis Crucis Axeatae) is in Argentina and is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Córdoba. Bishop Santiago Olivera left on March 28, 2017 after being appointed Ordinary of the Military in Argentina.
History
On 12 August 1963, Saint John XXIII established the Diocese of Cruz del Eje from the Archdiocese of Córdoba.
Ordinaries
- Enrique Pechuán Marín (1963–1983)
- Omar Félix Colomé (1984–2008)
- Santiago Olivera (2008–2017), appointed Bishop of Argentina, Military
- Hugo Ricardo Araya (2017- )
Territorial losses
| Year | Along with | To form |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Territorial Prelature of Deán Funes |
References
- ^ Profile of Bishop Araya, catholic-hierarchy.org. Accessed 24 February 2024.
- ^ "After decade-long abortion row, Pope fills Argentine post". 29 March 2017.
External links and references
- Diócesis de Cruz del Eje -- official website
- "Diocese of Cruz del Eje". Catholic-Hierarchy. Retrieved 2007-03-30.
30°44′37″S 64°47′31″W / 30.7437°S 64.7920°W
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