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Diocese of Chitré (erected 21 July 1962) is a

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of the Archdiocese of Panamá.

Bishops

Ordinaries

* José María Carrizo Villarreal (1963–1994) * José Luis Lacunza Maestrojuán,

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(1994–1999), appointed Bishop of David; future Cardinal * Fernando Torres Durán (1999–2013) * Rafael Valdivieso Miranda (since 2013)

Other priest of this diocese who became bishop

* José Domingo Ulloa Mendieta (priest here, 1983-1988), appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Panamá

Notable people

* Ana Maria Moreno Del Castillo: Laywoman of the diocese declared

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in 2018.

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