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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mar del Plata (Latin: Dioecesis Maris Platensis) is in Argentina and is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of La Plata.

History

On 11 February 1957, Pope Pius XII established the Diocese of Mar del Plata from the Diocese of Bahía Blanca and the Archdiocese of La Plata. Territory was taken from the diocese in 1980 to form the Diocese of Chascomús.[1][2]

Bishops

Ordinaries

  • Enrique Rau (1957–1971)
  • Eduardo Francisco Pironio (1972–1975), appointed titular Archbishop and Pro-Prefect of the Congregation for Religious and Secular Institutes (Cardinal in 1976)
  • Rómulo García (1976–1991), appointed Archbishop of Bahía Blanca
  • José María Arancedo (1991–2003), appointed Archbishop of Santa Fe de la Vera Cruz
  • Juan Alberto Puiggari (2003–2010), appointed Archbishop of Paraná
  • Antonio Marino (2011-2017)
  • Gabriel Mestre (2017-2023), appointed Archbishop of La Plata[3][4]
  • José María Baliña (2023-2023), resigned due health reasons, not possessed
  • Gustavo Manuel Larrazábal, C.M.F. (2023-2024),resigned , not possessed, reappointed as auxiliary bishop San Juan de Cuyo and Titular bishop of Buslacena

Auxiliary bishops

Ministries

  • Regional Council of Catholic Education (JUREC): Prebyster Juan Cruz Menilli Caldararo (2023-26)[5]
  • University Minister: Prebyster Lucas di Leva[6]
  • Vocations Ministry: Gabriela Verónica Tumini (2020-23)[7]
  • Family Ministry: Nora Cristina Pompa (2020-23)[8]
  • Addictions Ministry: Sandra Karina Vitali (2023-26)[9]
  • Council of Cultural Heritage: Analía Benítez[10]

Territorial losses

Year Along with To form
1980 Archdiocese of La Plata Diocese of Chascomús

References

  1. ^ "Diocese of Mar del Plata". catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2013-03-25.
  2. ^ "Diocese of Mar del Plata". GCatholic.org. Retrieved 2013-03-25.
  3. ^ TÉLAM. "Francisco nombró a Gabriel Mestre como nuevo arzobispo de La Plata". www.telam.com.ar (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-28.
  4. ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 28.07.2023" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 28 July 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
  5. ^ "Nuevos miembros de la Junta Regional de Educación Católica – JuREC" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-06-09.
  6. ^ "CEPaU". www.cepau.org.ar (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-06-10.
  7. ^ "El Padre Obispo, Mons. Gabriel Mestre, dio a conocer los nuevos nombramientos". diario-elmensajero.com.ar (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-06-09.
  8. ^ "Consultora de Familia - Diócesis de Mar del Plata" (in Spanish). 2020-02-27. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
  9. ^ "Nuevas Designaciones en la Diocesis. - Diócesis de Mar del Plata" (in Spanish). 2022-11-17. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
  10. ^ "Presentación Libro: «El Cinerario Parroquial: Signo Contemporáneo de una Concepción sobre La Muerte» | Escuela Universitaria de Teología". eut.edu.ar (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-06-15.


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