Roman Catholic Diocese of Caazapá
Diocese of Caazapá Dioecesis Caazapá | |
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| Location | |
| Country |  Paraguay |
| Metropolitan | Asunción |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 9,496 km2 (3,666 sq mi) |
Population
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| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop | Marcelo Benítez Martínez |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Caazapá (Latin: Dioecesis Caazapá) is a diocese located in the city of Caazapá in the ecclesiastical province of Asunción in Paraguay.[1][2]
History
[edit]- On March 25, 2025, Pope Francis established the Diocese of Caazapá from the Diocese of Villarrica.[1][3]
Bishops
[edit]| No. | Name | Episcopacy |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marcelo Benítez Martínez (b. 1956) |
22 March 2025 – Incumbent |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Resignations and Appointments, 22.03.2025". Holy See Press Office. March 22, 2025. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
- ^ "Pope creates new diocese in Paraguay". Catholic Culture. March 22, 2025. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
- ^ "Br. Marcelo Benítez Martínez, OFM, appointed bishop, Diocese of Caazapá in Paraguay". Order of Friars Minor. March 22, 2025. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
External links
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