Diocese of Comodoro Rivadavia
The Diocese of Comodoro Rivadavia, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese in southern Argentina. Established in 1957, it covers the Province of Chubut and forms part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Bahía Blanca. The diocese ministers to a Catholic population in a region marked by petroleum industry growth and Patagonian landscapes, under the leadership of its current bishop. Stored in Cargo: Diocese of Comodoro Rivadavia
| Diocese: Diocese of Comodoro Rivadavia | |
| Status: | Active |
| Rite: | Latin |
| Type: | Suffragan diocese |
| Ecclesiastical Province: | Province of Bahía Blanca |
| Metropolitan Archdiocese: | Archdiocese of Bahía Blanca |
| Country: | Argentina |
| Region: | Chubut |
| Bishop: | Jorge Eduardo Scheinig |
| Website: | https://www.diocesisdecomodororivadavia.org.ar |
| Existence: | 1957– |
| Rating: | 3.5 |
| Chancery Address: | San Martín 350
Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut Argentina |
Establishment
The Diocese of Comodoro Rivadavia was erected on 10 April 1957 by Pope Pius XII to serve the growing Catholic population in the southern Argentine province of Chubut.
History
The diocese was created from territory previously belonging to the Diocese of Viedma. Its early years focused on establishing parishes amid the expansion of the oil industry in Comodoro Rivadavia. The see has remained stable without suppression or merger since its founding.
Geography
The diocese encompasses the entire Province of Chubut in southern Argentina. It belongs to the Ecclesiastical Province of Bahía Blanca.
Mother Church
The Cathedral of St. John Bosco in Comodoro Rivadavia serves as the mother church of the diocese.
Leadership
Current Bishop
Jorge Eduardo Scheinig has served as bishop since 2017.
Auxiliary Bishops
None.
Past Bishops
| Name | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Carlos Mariano Pérez Eslava | 1957–1963 | First bishop; transferred to San José de Mayo. |
| Eugenio Santiago Peyrot | 1964–1974 | Oversaw early parish development. |
| Argimiro Daniel Masi | 1974–1992 | Long-serving bishop during regional growth. |
| Miguel Ángel D'Annibale | 1992–2000 | Later transferred to Río Gallegos. |
| Joaquín Roberto Corveleyn | 2001–2005 | Brief tenure. |
| Virginio Domingo Bressanelli | 2005–2010 | Transferred to Neuquén. |
| Fernando Carlos Maletti | 2010–2016 | Later transferred to San Carlos de Bariloche. |
| Jorge Eduardo Scheinig | 2017–present | Current bishop. |
Theological and Cultural Orientation
The diocese maintains a balanced orientation (rating 3.5), with standard liturgical practices and equal attention to traditional teachings and community outreach.
Statistics
The diocese serves the Province of Chubut.
Religious Communities
Religious communities active in the diocese include various congregations engaged in parish and educational work.
Parishes
The diocese comprises multiple parishes across Chubut.
Mission and Services
Catholic Education
The diocese supports Catholic schools in the region.
Community Outreach
Catholic Charities and local programs provide social services.
Notable Events or Figures
- The diocese was founded to meet pastoral needs in the expanding Patagonian oil region.
Fun facts
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