Roman Catholic Diocese of Riobamba

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Diocese of Riobamba

Dioecesis Rivibambensis
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Location
Country Ecuador
Ecclesiastical province Quito
Statistics
Area7,014 km2 (2,708 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)
(as of 2010)
510,000
399,000 (78.2%)
Parishes56
Information
Denomination Roman Catholic
Rite Latin Rite
Established29 December 1862
(as Diocese of Bolivar; renamed 25 August 1955)
Current leadership
Pope Francis
BishopBolivar Piedra
Bishops emeritusVictor Alejandro Corral Mantilla
Julio Parrilla Díaz
Map
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Riobamba (Latin : Dioecesis Rivibambensis) is a Roman Catholic diocese located in Riobamba, Ecuador. This diocese was erected on 29 December 1862 as the Diocese of Bolivar (Latin : Dioecesis Bolivarensis) from territory of the Diocese of Cuenca. On 25 August 1955, it was renamed the Diocese of Riobamba.

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On 28 April 2021, Pope Francis accepted the resignations of Bishop Julio Parrilla Díaz and of Coadjutor Bishop elect Gerardo Miguel Nieves Loja. The diocese had been the subject of charges of financial mismanagement and notable failures of priests to maintain their vows of celibacy. The former auxiliary bishop of Cuenca, Bolivar Piedra, was named Bishop on 21 September 2022. [1]

Bishops

Bishops of Bolivar

Bishops of Riobamba

Other priest of this diocese who became bishop

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References

  1. Winfield, Nicole (28 April 2021). "Pope ousts leadership of Ecuadorian diocese amid complaints". National Catholic Reporter. Associated Press. Archived from the original on 28 April 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2021.