Diocese of Comayagua

The Diocese of Comayagua, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese in Honduras. Established in its current form in 1963, it serves the central region of the country as part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Tegucigalpa. The diocese is led by Bishop Roberto Camilleri Azzopardi, OFM, who has served since 2011. It maintains a focus on pastoral care in rural and urban communities across its territory.

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Diocese: Diocese of Comayagua
Status:	Active
Rite:	Latin
Type:	Suffragan diocese
Ecclesiastical Province:	Province of Tegucigalpa
Metropolitan Archdiocese:	Archdiocese of Tegucigalpa
Country:	Honduras
Region:	Comayagua Department and surrounding areas
Bishop:	Roberto Camilleri Azzopardi
Existence:	1963–

Establishment

The Diocese of Comayagua was erected on 30 April 1963 by Pope John XXIII to serve the growing Catholic population in central Honduras, taking territory from the Archdiocese of Tegucigalpa.

History

The present diocese continues a long Catholic presence in the region that dates to the sixteenth century, when an earlier Diocese of Comayagua existed from 1561 until its see was transferred in 1916. The modern diocese was created to address pastoral needs in the historic city of Comayagua and surrounding departments.

Geography

The diocese covers territory in the central part of Honduras, primarily within the Comayagua Department and adjacent areas. It forms part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Tegucigalpa.

Mother Church

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Comayagua serves as the mother church of the diocese.

Leadership

Current Bishop

Roberto Camilleri Azzopardi, OFM, has served as bishop since 2011.

Auxiliary Bishops

No auxiliary bishops are currently assigned.

Past Bishops

Name	Tenure	Notes
Bernard Joseph McKinney	1963–1968	First bishop; transferred.
Rodrigo Madrigal y López	1968–1974	Resigned.
José de la Cruz Henao	1974–1979	Transferred.
Roberto Camilleri Azzopardi, OFM	2011–present	Current bishop.

Statistics

The diocese serves a Catholic population across multiple parishes in central Honduras.

Religious Communities

Religious orders active in the diocese include the Order of Friars Minor.

Parishes

The diocese comprises numerous parishes organized under local deaneries.

Mission and Services

Catholic Education

The diocese supports Catholic schools in its territory.

Community Outreach

Catholic Charities and similar programs provide social services to the faithful.

Notable Events or Figures

• The historic city of Comayagua contains one of the oldest churches in the Americas, reflecting the diocese's deep roots in Honduran Catholicism.

Fun facts

Below are some fun facts about the Diocese of Comayagua:

Did you know? The Diocese of Comayagua traces its spiritual heritage to 1561, making it one of the oldest Catholic jurisdictions in Central America.

Surprise! Comayagua Cathedral houses a famous clock built in 1890 that still keeps time using original wooden gears.

Here's something cool: The diocese covers the area around Honduras's former colonial capital, where many early evangelization efforts took place.

Wow moment: Bishop Roberto Camilleri Azzopardi, a Franciscan, brings a special emphasis on simplicity and service to the people of central Honduras.

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External Links

• [Official diocesan information via Archdiocese of Tegucigalpa resources]