List Of Roman Catholic Dioceses In Nicaragua

	List Of Roman Catholic Dioceses In Nicaragua The Roman Catholic Church in Nicaragua comprises one ecclesiastical province headed by an archbishop. The province is in turn subdivided into 9 dioceses and 1 archdiocese each headed by a bishop or an archbishop. List of dioceses Episcopal Conference of Nicaragua Ecclesiastical province of Managua * Archdiocese of Managua Diocese of Bluefields Diocese of Estelí Diocese of Granada Diocese of Jinotega Diocese of Juigalpa Diocese of León en Nicaragua Diocese of Matagalpa Diocese of Siuna ReferencesCatholic-Hierarchy entry {{Roman Catholic dioceses in the Nicaragua * Nicaragua Nicaragua (; ), officially the Republic of Nicaragua (), is the largest country in Central America, bordered by Honduras to the north, the Caribbean to the east, Costa Rica to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Managua is the cou ... Catholic dioceses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Roman or Romans most often refers to: Rome, the capital city of Italy Ancient Rome, Roman civilization from 8th century BC to 5th century AD Roman people, the people of ancient Rome '' Epistle to the Romans'', shortened to ''Romans'', a letter in the New Testament of the Christian Bible Roman or Romans may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Music * Romans (band), a Japanese pop group * ''Roman'' (album), by Sound Horizon, 2006 * ''Roman'' (EP), by Teen Top, 2011 " Roman (My Dear Boy)", a 2004 single by Morning Musume Film and television Film Roman, an American animation studio * ''Roman'' (film), a 2006 American suspense-horror film * ''Romans'' (2013 film), an Indian Malayalam comedy film * ''Romans'' (2017 film), a British drama film * ''The Romans'' (''Doctor Who''), a serial in British TV series People Roman (given name), a given name, including a list of people and fictional characters Roman (surname), including a list of people named Roman or Romans Ῥωμ� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Granada The Roman Catholic Diocese of Granada (erected 2 December 1913) in Nicaragua is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Managua. Bishops Ordinaries * José Candida Piñol y Batres (1913–1915) * Canuto José Reyes y Balladares (1915–1951) * Marco Antonio García y Suárez (1953–1972) * Leovigildo López Fitoria, C.M. (1972–2003) Bernardo Hombach Lütkermeier (2003–2010) Jorge Solórzano Pérez (since 2010) Auxiliary bishop Carlos de la Trinidad Borge y Castrillo (1945-1953), appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Managua Other priests of this diocese who became bishops René Sócrates Sándigo Jirón, appointed Bishop of Juigalpa in 2004 Marcial Humberto Guzmán Saballo Marcial is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: People with the given name Marcial Ávalos, Paraguayan footballer Marcial Calleja (1863–1914), Filipino lawyer Marcial Cuquerella (born 1977), Spanish businessma ..., appointed Bishop of Juigalpa in 2020 Territorial losses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Dioceses In Nicaragua The Roman Catholic Church in Nicaragua comprises one ecclesiastical province headed by an archbishop. The province is in turn subdivided into 9 dioceses and 1 archdiocese each headed by a bishop or an archbishop. List of dioceses Episcopal Conference of Nicaragua Ecclesiastical province of Managua * Archdiocese of Managua Diocese of Bluefields Diocese of Estelí Diocese of Granada Diocese of Jinotega Diocese of Juigalpa Diocese of León en Nicaragua Diocese of Matagalpa Diocese of Siuna ReferencesCatholic-Hierarchy entry {{Roman Catholic dioceses in the Nicaragua * Nicaragua Nicaragua (; ), officially the Republic of Nicaragua (), is the largest country in Central America, bordered by Honduras to the north, the Caribbean to the east, Costa Rica to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Managua is the cou ... Catholic dioceses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Siuna The Roman Catholic Diocese of Siuna ( la, Dioecesis Siunaënsis) was erected on 30 November 2017. History * November 30, 2017: Established as ''Roman Catholic Diocese of Siuna'', on territory split off from the Vicariate Apostolic of Bluefields. Ordinaries David Albin Zywiec Sidor, O.F.M. Cap. (2017–2020) Isidoro del Carmen Mora Ortega, (2021–) See also Roman Catholic dioceses of Nicaragua The Roman Catholic Church in Nicaragua comprises one ecclesiastical province headed by an archbishop. The province is in turn subdivided into 9 dioceses and 1 archdiocese each headed by a bishop or an archbishop. List of dioceses Episcopal ... External links and references Specific Roman Catholic dioceses in Nicaragua Christian organizations established in 2017 Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 21st century 2017 establishments in Nicaragua {{RC-diocese-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Matagalpa The Roman Catholic Diocese of Matagalpa (erected 19 December 1924) is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Managua. Bishops Ordinaries * Isidro Carrillo y Salazar (1924–1931) Vicente Alejandro González y Robleto (1932–1938). appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Managua Isidro Augusto Oviedo y Reyes (1939–1946), appointed Bishop of León en Nicaragua * Octavio José Calderón y Padilla (1946–1970) Julián Luis Barni Spotti, O.F.M. (1970–1982), appointed Bishop of León en Nicaragua Carlos José Santi Brugia, O.F.M. (1982–1991) Leopoldo José Brenes Solórzano (1991–2005), appointed Archbishop of Managua Jorge Solórzano Pérez (2005–2010), appointed Bishop of Granada Rolando José Álvarez Lagos (since 2011) Auxiliary bishop Miguel Obando Bravo, S.D.B. (1968-1970), appointed Archbishop of Managua (Cardinal in 1985) Other priest of this diocese who became bishop Pedro Lisímaco de Jesús Vílchez Vílchez, appointed Bishop of Jinotega in 1982 Territorial loss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of León En Nicaragua Roman or Romans most often refers to: Rome, the capital city of Italy Ancient Rome, Roman civilization from 8th century BC to 5th century AD Roman people, the people of ancient Rome '' Epistle to the Romans'', shortened to ''Romans'', a letter in the New Testament of the Christian Bible Roman or Romans may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Music * Romans (band), a Japanese pop group * ''Roman'' (album), by Sound Horizon, 2006 * ''Roman'' (EP), by Teen Top, 2011 " Roman (My Dear Boy)", a 2004 single by Morning Musume Film and television Film Roman, an American animation studio * ''Roman'' (film), a 2006 American suspense-horror film * ''Romans'' (2013 film), an Indian Malayalam comedy film * ''Romans'' (2017 film), a British drama film * ''The Romans'' (''Doctor Who''), a serial in British TV series People Roman (given name), a given name, including a list of people and fictional characters Roman (surname), including a list of people named Roman or Romans Ῥωμ� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Juigalpa The Roman Catholic Diocese of Juigalpa (erected 21 July 1962, as the Territorial Prelature of Juigalpa) is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Managua. It was elevated on 30 April 1991. Ordinaries Julián Luis Barni Spotti, O.F.M. (1962–1970), appointed Bishop of Matagalpa Pablo Antonio Vega Mantilla (1970–1993) Bernardo Hombach Lütkermeier (1995–2003), appointed Bishop of Granada Sócrates René Sándigo Jiron (2004–2019), appointed Bishop of León en Nicaragua Marcial Humberto Guzmán Saballo (2020–) See also Catholic Church in Nicaragua References External links * Juigalpa Juigalpa Juigalpa Juigalpa () is the municipal seat of Juigalpa Municipality and the capital city of the Chontales Department of Nicaragua. It is located within the municipality of Juigalpa, approximately 140 km east of Managua on Carretera Rama, in the centr ... {{Nicaragua-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Jinotega The Roman Catholic Diocese of Jinotega (erected 18 June 1982, as the Territorial Prelature of Jinotega) is a suffragan of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Managua, Archdiocese of Managua. It was elevated on 30 April 1991. Ordinaries Pedro Lisímaco de Jesús Vílchez Vílchez (1982–2005) Carlos Enrique Herrera Gutiérrez, Order of Friars Minor, O.F.M. (2005– ) See also Catholic Church in Nicaragua References External links Wikipedia:Verifiability#Reliable sources, Roman Catholic dioceses in Nicaragua, Jinotega Christian organizations established in 1982, Jinotega Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century, Jinotega 1982 establishments in Nicaragua Jinotega {{Nicaragua-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Estelí The Roman Catholic Diocese of Esteli (erected 17 December 1962) is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Managua. Ordinaries * Clemente Carranza y López (12 January 1963 – 7 February 1978) * Rubén López Ardón (2 January 1979 – 6 March 1990) Juan Abelardo Mata Guevara ''Juan'' is a given name, the Spanish and Manx versions of ''John''. It is very common in Spain and in other Spanish-speaking communities around the world and in the Philippines, and also (pronounced differently) in the Isle of Man. In Spanish, t ..., S.D.B. (6 March 1990 – 6 July 2021) External links and references Esteli Esteli Esteli Estelí {{RC-diocese-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Nicaragua Nicaragua (; ), officially the Republic of Nicaragua (), is the largest country in Central America, bordered by Honduras to the north, the Caribbean to the east, Costa Rica to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Managua is the country's capital and largest city. , it was estimated to be the second largest city in Central America. Nicaragua's multiethnic population of six million includes people of mestizo, indigenous, European and African heritage. The main language is Spanish. Indigenous tribes on the Mosquito Coast speak their own languages and English. Originally inhabited by various indigenous cultures since ancient times, the region was conquered by the Spanish Empire in the 16th century. Nicaragua gained independence from Spain in 1821. The Mosquito Coast followed a different historical path, being colonized by the English in the 17th century and later coming under British rule. It became an autonomous territory of Nicaragua in 1860 and its northernmost part ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Bluefields The Diocese of Bluefields ( la, Dioecesis Bluefieldensis) is a Latin Church ecclesiastical jurisdiction or diocese of the Catholic Church in Nicaragua. The Vicariate Apostolic of Bluefields had been erected on December 2, 1913 and had grown to approximately 587,000 Catholics by 2017. On November 30, 2017 the Vicariate Apostolic of Bluefields was elevated to a diocese and a second diocese (the Diocese of Siuna) was created, taking approximately 60% of the Catholics that had formerly been in the Vicariate Apostolic of Bluefields. The current bishop is Francisco José Tigerino Dávila. History * February 12, 1913: Established as ''Vicariate Apostolic of Bluefields'', on territory split off from the Diocese of León in Nicaragua * November 30, 2017: Lost territory to establish the Diocese of Siuna * November 30, 2017: Elevated as to the status of diocese Ordinaries * Agustín José Bernaus y Serra, OFMCap (1913–1930) * Juan Solá y Farrell, OFMCap (1931–1942) * Matteo Alois ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Managua The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Managua (erected 2 December 1913) is a metropolitan diocese, and its suffragan dioceses include Bluefields, Esteli, Granada, Jinotega, Juigalpa, León en Nicaragua and Matagalpa. Bishops Ordinaries Archbishop José Antonio Lezcano y Ortega (1913–1952) Archbishop Vicente Alejandro González y Robleto (1952–1968) Cardinal Miguel Obando Bravo, S.D.B. (1970–2005) Cardinal Leopoldo Brenes Solorzano (2005–present) Coadjutor archbishop Vicente Alejandro González y Robleto (1938-1952) Auxiliary bishops Isidro Carrillo y Salazar (1913-1924), appointed Bishop of Matagalpa Carlos de la Trinidad Borge y Castrillo (1953-1968) Donaldo Chávez Núñez (1966-1970) César Bosco Vivas Robelo (1981-1991), appointed Bishop of León en Nicaragua Leopoldo Brenes Solorzano (1988-1991), appointed Bishop of Matagalpa (but would later return here as Archbishop); future Cardinal Juan Abelardo Mata Guevara, S.D.B. (1988-1990), appointed Bishop of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

	List Of Roman Catholic Dioceses In Nicaragua The Roman Catholic Church in Nicaragua comprises one ecclesiastical province headed by an archbishop. The province is in turn subdivided into 9 dioceses and 1 archdiocese each headed by a bishop or an archbishop. List of dioceses Episcopal Conference of Nicaragua Ecclesiastical province of Managua * Archdiocese of Managua Diocese of Bluefields Diocese of Estelí Diocese of Granada Diocese of Jinotega Diocese of Juigalpa Diocese of León en Nicaragua Diocese of Matagalpa Diocese of Siuna ReferencesCatholic-Hierarchy entry {{Roman Catholic dioceses in the Nicaragua * Nicaragua Nicaragua (; ), officially the Republic of Nicaragua (), is the largest country in Central America, bordered by Honduras to the north, the Caribbean to the east, Costa Rica to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Managua is the cou ... Catholic dioceses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Roman or Romans most often refers to: Rome, the capital city of Italy Ancient Rome, Roman civilization from 8th century BC to 5th century AD Roman people, the people of ancient Rome '' Epistle to the Romans'', shortened to ''Romans'', a letter in the New Testament of the Christian Bible Roman or Romans may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Music * Romans (band), a Japanese pop group * ''Roman'' (album), by Sound Horizon, 2006 * ''Roman'' (EP), by Teen Top, 2011 " Roman (My Dear Boy)", a 2004 single by Morning Musume Film and television Film Roman, an American animation studio * ''Roman'' (film), a 2006 American suspense-horror film * ''Romans'' (2013 film), an Indian Malayalam comedy film * ''Romans'' (2017 film), a British drama film * ''The Romans'' (''Doctor Who''), a serial in British TV series People Roman (given name), a given name, including a list of people and fictional characters Roman (surname), including a list of people named Roman or Romans Ῥωμ� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Granada The Roman Catholic Diocese of Granada (erected 2 December 1913) in Nicaragua is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Managua. Bishops Ordinaries * José Candida Piñol y Batres (1913–1915) * Canuto José Reyes y Balladares (1915–1951) * Marco Antonio García y Suárez (1953–1972) * Leovigildo López Fitoria, C.M. (1972–2003) Bernardo Hombach Lütkermeier (2003–2010) Jorge Solórzano Pérez (since 2010) Auxiliary bishop Carlos de la Trinidad Borge y Castrillo (1945-1953), appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Managua Other priests of this diocese who became bishops René Sócrates Sándigo Jirón, appointed Bishop of Juigalpa in 2004 Marcial Humberto Guzmán Saballo Marcial is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: People with the given name Marcial Ávalos, Paraguayan footballer Marcial Calleja (1863–1914), Filipino lawyer Marcial Cuquerella (born 1977), Spanish businessma ..., appointed Bishop of Juigalpa in 2020 Territorial losses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Dioceses In Nicaragua The Roman Catholic Church in Nicaragua comprises one ecclesiastical province headed by an archbishop. The province is in turn subdivided into 9 dioceses and 1 archdiocese each headed by a bishop or an archbishop. List of dioceses Episcopal Conference of Nicaragua Ecclesiastical province of Managua * Archdiocese of Managua Diocese of Bluefields Diocese of Estelí Diocese of Granada Diocese of Jinotega Diocese of Juigalpa Diocese of León en Nicaragua Diocese of Matagalpa Diocese of Siuna ReferencesCatholic-Hierarchy entry {{Roman Catholic dioceses in the Nicaragua * Nicaragua Nicaragua (; ), officially the Republic of Nicaragua (), is the largest country in Central America, bordered by Honduras to the north, the Caribbean to the east, Costa Rica to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Managua is the cou ... Catholic dioceses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Siuna The Roman Catholic Diocese of Siuna ( la, Dioecesis Siunaënsis) was erected on 30 November 2017. History * November 30, 2017: Established as ''Roman Catholic Diocese of Siuna'', on territory split off from the Vicariate Apostolic of Bluefields. Ordinaries David Albin Zywiec Sidor, O.F.M. Cap. (2017–2020) Isidoro del Carmen Mora Ortega, (2021–) See also Roman Catholic dioceses of Nicaragua The Roman Catholic Church in Nicaragua comprises one ecclesiastical province headed by an archbishop. The province is in turn subdivided into 9 dioceses and 1 archdiocese each headed by a bishop or an archbishop. List of dioceses Episcopal ... External links and references Specific Roman Catholic dioceses in Nicaragua Christian organizations established in 2017 Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 21st century 2017 establishments in Nicaragua {{RC-diocese-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Matagalpa The Roman Catholic Diocese of Matagalpa (erected 19 December 1924) is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Managua. Bishops Ordinaries * Isidro Carrillo y Salazar (1924–1931) Vicente Alejandro González y Robleto (1932–1938). appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Managua Isidro Augusto Oviedo y Reyes (1939–1946), appointed Bishop of León en Nicaragua * Octavio José Calderón y Padilla (1946–1970) Julián Luis Barni Spotti, O.F.M. (1970–1982), appointed Bishop of León en Nicaragua Carlos José Santi Brugia, O.F.M. (1982–1991) Leopoldo José Brenes Solórzano (1991–2005), appointed Archbishop of Managua Jorge Solórzano Pérez (2005–2010), appointed Bishop of Granada Rolando José Álvarez Lagos (since 2011) Auxiliary bishop Miguel Obando Bravo, S.D.B. (1968-1970), appointed Archbishop of Managua (Cardinal in 1985) Other priest of this diocese who became bishop Pedro Lisímaco de Jesús Vílchez Vílchez, appointed Bishop of Jinotega in 1982 Territorial loss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of León En Nicaragua Roman or Romans most often refers to: Rome, the capital city of Italy Ancient Rome, Roman civilization from 8th century BC to 5th century AD Roman people, the people of ancient Rome '' Epistle to the Romans'', shortened to ''Romans'', a letter in the New Testament of the Christian Bible Roman or Romans may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Music * Romans (band), a Japanese pop group * ''Roman'' (album), by Sound Horizon, 2006 * ''Roman'' (EP), by Teen Top, 2011 " Roman (My Dear Boy)", a 2004 single by Morning Musume Film and television Film Roman, an American animation studio * ''Roman'' (film), a 2006 American suspense-horror film * ''Romans'' (2013 film), an Indian Malayalam comedy film * ''Romans'' (2017 film), a British drama film * ''The Romans'' (''Doctor Who''), a serial in British TV series People Roman (given name), a given name, including a list of people and fictional characters Roman (surname), including a list of people named Roman or Romans Ῥωμ� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Juigalpa The Roman Catholic Diocese of Juigalpa (erected 21 July 1962, as the Territorial Prelature of Juigalpa) is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Managua. It was elevated on 30 April 1991. Ordinaries Julián Luis Barni Spotti, O.F.M. (1962–1970), appointed Bishop of Matagalpa Pablo Antonio Vega Mantilla (1970–1993) Bernardo Hombach Lütkermeier (1995–2003), appointed Bishop of Granada Sócrates René Sándigo Jiron (2004–2019), appointed Bishop of León en Nicaragua Marcial Humberto Guzmán Saballo (2020–) See also Catholic Church in Nicaragua References External links * Juigalpa Juigalpa Juigalpa Juigalpa () is the municipal seat of Juigalpa Municipality and the capital city of the Chontales Department of Nicaragua. It is located within the municipality of Juigalpa, approximately 140 km east of Managua on Carretera Rama, in the centr ... {{Nicaragua-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Jinotega The Roman Catholic Diocese of Jinotega (erected 18 June 1982, as the Territorial Prelature of Jinotega) is a suffragan of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Managua, Archdiocese of Managua. It was elevated on 30 April 1991. Ordinaries Pedro Lisímaco de Jesús Vílchez Vílchez (1982–2005) Carlos Enrique Herrera Gutiérrez, Order of Friars Minor, O.F.M. (2005– ) See also Catholic Church in Nicaragua References External links Wikipedia:Verifiability#Reliable sources, Roman Catholic dioceses in Nicaragua, Jinotega Christian organizations established in 1982, Jinotega Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century, Jinotega 1982 establishments in Nicaragua Jinotega {{Nicaragua-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Estelí The Roman Catholic Diocese of Esteli (erected 17 December 1962) is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Managua. Ordinaries * Clemente Carranza y López (12 January 1963 – 7 February 1978) * Rubén López Ardón (2 January 1979 – 6 March 1990) Juan Abelardo Mata Guevara ''Juan'' is a given name, the Spanish and Manx versions of ''John''. It is very common in Spain and in other Spanish-speaking communities around the world and in the Philippines, and also (pronounced differently) in the Isle of Man. In Spanish, t ..., S.D.B. (6 March 1990 – 6 July 2021) External links and references Esteli Esteli Esteli Estelí {{RC-diocese-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Nicaragua Nicaragua (; ), officially the Republic of Nicaragua (), is the largest country in Central America, bordered by Honduras to the north, the Caribbean to the east, Costa Rica to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Managua is the country's capital and largest city. , it was estimated to be the second largest city in Central America. Nicaragua's multiethnic population of six million includes people of mestizo, indigenous, European and African heritage. The main language is Spanish. Indigenous tribes on the Mosquito Coast speak their own languages and English. Originally inhabited by various indigenous cultures since ancient times, the region was conquered by the Spanish Empire in the 16th century. Nicaragua gained independence from Spain in 1821. The Mosquito Coast followed a different historical path, being colonized by the English in the 17th century and later coming under British rule. It became an autonomous territory of Nicaragua in 1860 and its northernmost part ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Bluefields The Diocese of Bluefields ( la, Dioecesis Bluefieldensis) is a Latin Church ecclesiastical jurisdiction or diocese of the Catholic Church in Nicaragua. The Vicariate Apostolic of Bluefields had been erected on December 2, 1913 and had grown to approximately 587,000 Catholics by 2017. On November 30, 2017 the Vicariate Apostolic of Bluefields was elevated to a diocese and a second diocese (the Diocese of Siuna) was created, taking approximately 60% of the Catholics that had formerly been in the Vicariate Apostolic of Bluefields. The current bishop is Francisco José Tigerino Dávila. History * February 12, 1913: Established as ''Vicariate Apostolic of Bluefields'', on territory split off from the Diocese of León in Nicaragua * November 30, 2017: Lost territory to establish the Diocese of Siuna * November 30, 2017: Elevated as to the status of diocese Ordinaries * Agustín José Bernaus y Serra, OFMCap (1913–1930) * Juan Solá y Farrell, OFMCap (1931–1942) * Matteo Alois ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Managua The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Managua (erected 2 December 1913) is a metropolitan diocese, and its suffragan dioceses include Bluefields, Esteli, Granada, Jinotega, Juigalpa, León en Nicaragua and Matagalpa. Bishops Ordinaries Archbishop José Antonio Lezcano y Ortega (1913–1952) Archbishop Vicente Alejandro González y Robleto (1952–1968) Cardinal Miguel Obando Bravo, S.D.B. (1970–2005) Cardinal Leopoldo Brenes Solorzano (2005–present) Coadjutor archbishop Vicente Alejandro González y Robleto (1938-1952) Auxiliary bishops Isidro Carrillo y Salazar (1913-1924), appointed Bishop of Matagalpa Carlos de la Trinidad Borge y Castrillo (1953-1968) Donaldo Chávez Núñez (1966-1970) César Bosco Vivas Robelo (1981-1991), appointed Bishop of León en Nicaragua Leopoldo Brenes Solorzano (1988-1991), appointed Bishop of Matagalpa (but would later return here as Archbishop); future Cardinal Juan Abelardo Mata Guevara, S.D.B. (1988-1990), appointed Bishop of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]