Diocese of Jinotega

The Diocese of Jinotega, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese located in the northern region of Nicaragua. Erected on 30 November 2017 by Pope Francis, it forms part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Managua and serves the Catholic faithful in the Department of Jinotega. The diocese is led by Bishop Carlos Enrique Herrera Gutiérrez, O.F.M., who has served as its first ordinary since its establishment. Its territory includes rural and mountainous areas where the Church supports both spiritual and social needs amid a predominantly agricultural population. Stored in Cargo: Diocese of Jinotega

Diocese: Diocese of Jinotega
Status:	Active
Rite:	Latin
Type:	Suffragan diocese
Ecclesiastical Province:	Ecclesiastical Province of Managua
Metropolitan Archdiocese:	Archdiocese of Managua
Country:	Nicaragua
Region:	Jinotega Department
Bishop:	Carlos Enrique Herrera Gutiérrez
Existence:	2017–

Establishment

The Diocese of Jinotega was established on 30 November 2017 by Pope Francis to better serve the growing Catholic population in northern Nicaragua, carved from territory previously under the Archdiocese of Managua.

History

Early Years

The diocese began operations immediately after its erection in 2017 under its first bishop, focusing on pastoral care in a region with significant rural communities and limited prior dedicated diocesan structures.

Geography

The diocese covers the Jinotega Department in northern Nicaragua and is part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Managua.

Mother Church

The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption in Jinotega serves as the mother church of the diocese.

Leadership

Current Bishop

Carlos Enrique Herrera Gutiérrez, O.F.M., has served as bishop since 2017. A member of the Franciscan order, he was appointed as the first bishop of the newly erected diocese.

Auxiliary Bishops

No auxiliary bishops are currently assigned to the diocese.

Past Bishops

Name	Tenure	Notes
Carlos Enrique Herrera Gutiérrez, O.F.M.	2017–present	First Bishop of Jinotega; appointed by Pope Francis.

Statistics

The diocese was established in 2017 and serves Catholics across the Jinotega Department in Nicaragua.

Religious Communities

Limited information is available on specific religious communities currently active in the diocese.

Parishes

The diocese organizes its parishes across the Jinotega Department.

Mission and Services

Catholic Education

The diocese supports Catholic education initiatives in its territory.

Community Outreach

The diocese engages in community outreach programs consistent with the social teachings of the Church.

Notable Events or Figures

• The diocese was erected in 2017 as part of the reorganization of the Catholic Church in Nicaragua.

Fun facts

Below are some fun facts about the Diocese of Jinotega:

Did you know? The Diocese of Jinotega was erected by Pope Francis in 2017, making it one of the most recently established dioceses in Central America.

Surprise! Its first and current bishop is a Franciscan friar, bringing the order's tradition of simplicity and service to the mountainous northern region.

Here's something cool: The diocese serves rural communities in Nicaragua's coffee-growing highlands, where faith and agriculture often intersect in daily life.

Little-known gem: The mother church is dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption, reflecting deep Marian devotion in the local Catholic culture.

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Associated saints

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Religious orders

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External Links

• Catholic-Hierarchy.org entry