Diocese of Nueve de Julio

The Diocese of Nueve de Julio, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese located in the western part of Buenos Aires Province in Argentina. Established in 1957, it forms part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Mercedes-Luján and serves a predominantly rural Catholic population. The diocese maintains its commitment to pastoral care in agricultural communities while upholding traditional Latin Rite practices.

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Diocese: Diocese of Nueve de Julio
Status:	Active
Rite:	Latin
Type:	Suffragan diocese
Ecclesiastical Province:	Province of Mercedes-Luján
Metropolitan Archdiocese:	Archdiocese of Mercedes-Luján
Country:	Argentina
Region:	Buenos Aires Province
Bishop:	Ariel Edgardo Torrado Mosconi
Existence:	1957–
Rating:	3.5
Chancery Address:	null

Establishment

The Diocese of Nueve de Julio was erected on 11 February 1957 by Pope Pius XII to serve the growing Catholic population in western Buenos Aires Province.

History

The diocese was created by dividing territory from the Diocese of Azul and the then-Diocese of Mercedes. It has focused on ministry to rural and agricultural communities since its founding.

Geography

The diocese covers western portions of Buenos Aires Province in Argentina. It belongs to the Ecclesiastical Province of Mercedes-Luján.

Mother Church

The Cathedral of Saint Dominic in Nueve de Julio serves as the mother church of the diocese.

Leadership

Current Bishop

Ariel Edgardo Torrado Mosconi has served as bishop since 2013.

Auxiliary Bishops

No auxiliary bishops are currently assigned.

Past Bishops

Name	Tenure	Notes
Tomás Enrique Márquez	1957–1963	First bishop; transferred.
Antonio María Aguirre	1963–1971	Oversaw early development.
Rubén Oscar González	1972–1980	Later transferred.
Martín Rasch	1980–1993	Retired.
José María Arancibia	1993–1999	Transferred to Mendoza.
Martín de Elizalde	2000–2012	Retired.
Ariel Edgardo Torrado Mosconi	2013–present	Current bishop.

Theological and Cultural Orientation

The diocese maintains a balanced orientation (rating 3.5), with standard Novus Ordo celebrations alongside occasional traditional practices and equal attention to doctrinal fidelity and community outreach.

Statistics

The diocese serves registered Catholics across multiple parishes in its territory.

Religious Communities

Limited information is available on active religious communities at this time.

Parishes

The diocese comprises numerous parishes serving its faithful.

Mission and Services

Catholic Education

The diocese supports Catholic schools in its region.

Community Outreach

Pastoral programs address the needs of rural families.

Notable Events or Figures

• The diocese was established to strengthen Catholic presence in agricultural areas of Buenos Aires Province.

Fun facts

Below are some fun facts about the Diocese of Nueve de Julio:

Did you know? The Diocese of Nueve de Julio was founded in 1957 by Pope Pius XII specifically to minister to farming families in western Buenos Aires Province.

Surprise! Its cathedral is dedicated to Saint Dominic, reflecting the Dominican heritage that influenced early evangelization in the region.

Here's something cool: The diocese covers vast pampas lands where Catholic faith has been passed down through generations of gaucho families.

Wow moment: Bishop Ariel Edgardo Torrado Mosconi has led the diocese since 2013, guiding its parishes through modern challenges while honoring traditional devotions.

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Religious orders

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External Links

• [Official diocesan resources via Archdiocese of Mercedes-Luján]