Roman Catholic Diocese of Matagalpa

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Diocese of Matagalpa

Dioecesis Matagalpensis
Location
Country Nicaragua
Ecclesiastical province Province of Managua
Metropolitan Leopoldo José Brenes Solórzano
Statistics
Area6,794 km2 (2,623 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)
(as of 2004)
500,000
480,000 (96%)
Parishes15
Information
Denomination Roman Catholic
Rite Roman Rite
Established19 December 1924 (98 years ago)
Cathedral Cathedral of St. Peter
Current leadership
Pope Francis
Bishop Rolando José Álvarez Lagos
Map
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Matagalpa (erected 19 December 1924) is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Managua.

Contents

Bishops

Ordinaries

Auxiliary bishop

Other priest of this diocese who became bishop

Territorial losses

YearAlong withTo form
1982Territorial Prelature of Jinotega

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