Diocese of Ciego de Ávila
The Diocese of Ciego de Ávila, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese in the Republic of Cuba. Erected in 1995, it forms part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Camagüey and serves the faithful in the central region of the island. The diocese maintains its mother church in the city of Ciego de Ávila and continues the Catholic presence established during earlier missionary periods in Cuba. Stored in Cargo: Diocese of Ciego de Ávila
| Diocese: Diocese of Ciego de Ávila | |
| Status: | Active |
| Rite: | Latin |
| Type: | Suffragan diocese |
| Ecclesiastical Province: | Province of Camagüey |
| Metropolitan Archdiocese: | Archdiocese of Camagüey |
| Country: | Cuba |
| Region: | Ciego de Ávila Province |
| Existence: | 1995– |
Establishment
The Diocese of Ciego de Ávila was erected on 1 July 1995 by Pope John Paul II to serve the growing Catholic population in central Cuba, taking territory from the Archdiocese of Camagüey.
History
The territory of the present diocese formed part of earlier ecclesiastical jurisdictions in Cuba dating back to the colonial period. Following the erection of the see in 1995, the diocese has focused on pastoral care amid the social conditions of the island.
Geography
The diocese covers Ciego de Ávila Province in central Cuba. It belongs to the Ecclesiastical Province of Camagüey.
Mother Church
The Cathedral of Saint Eugene in Ciego de Ávila serves as the mother church of the diocese.
Leadership
Current Bishop
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Auxiliary Bishops
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Past Bishops
| Name | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mario Eusebio Mestril Vega | 1996–2005 | First Bishop of Ciego de Ávila; transferred to Holguín. |
| Cristóbal Ramón Pompei | 2005–2019 | Second Bishop of Ciego de Ávila; retired. |
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Theological and Cultural Orientation
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Statistics
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Religious Communities
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Parishes
The diocese comprises parishes throughout Ciego de Ávila Province.
Mission and Services
Catholic Education
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Community Outreach
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Notable Events or Figures
- The diocese was established during the pontificate of Pope John Paul II as part of the reorganization of the Church in Cuba.
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