Diocese of Pinar del Río

The Diocese of Pinar del Río, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese serving the western region of Cuba. Established on 20 February 1903, it forms part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Havana and ministers to a Catholic population in a historically agricultural area. The diocese maintains its mother church in the city of Pinar del Río and continues its pastoral work amid the broader context of the Catholic Church in Cuba. Stored in Cargo: Diocese of Pinar del Río

Diocese: Diocese of Pinar del Río
Status:	Active
Rite:	Latin
Type:	Suffragan diocese
Ecclesiastical Province:	Ecclesiastical Province of Havana
Metropolitan Archdiocese:	Archdiocese of Havana
Country:	Cuba
Region:	Pinar del Río
Bishop:	Luis Felipe Díaz Sánchez
Existence:	1903–

Establishment

The Diocese of Pinar del Río was established on 20 February 1903 by Pope Pius X to serve the growing Catholic population in western Cuba.

History

The diocese developed through the 20th century as part of the Catholic Church's presence in Cuba, with its territory remaining stable since its erection.

Geography

The diocese covers the province of Pinar del Río in western Cuba. It is part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Havana.

Mother Church

The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption in Pinar del Río serves as the diocese’s mother church.

Leadership

Current Bishop

Luis Felipe Díaz Sánchez has served as bishop.

Auxiliary Bishops

No auxiliary bishops are currently assigned.

Past Bishops

Name	Tenure	Notes
Braulio Orue y Vivanco	1904–1904	First bishop; died shortly after appointment.
José Manuel Núñez y Zaldívar	1905–1925	Long-serving ordinary.
Evelio Díaz y Cía	1941–1959	Later became Archbishop of Havana.
Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez y Rodríguez	1960–1970	Served during early revolutionary period.
Francisco Oves y Fernández	1970–1978	Transferred to Havana.
José Siro González y Bacallao	1982–2006	Retired.
Jorge Enrique Serpa Pérez	2006–2018	Retired.
Luis Felipe Díaz Sánchez	2019–present	Current bishop.

Statistics

The diocese serves the Catholic population of Pinar del Río Province.

Religious Communities

Religious communities active in the diocese include various orders engaged in parish and educational ministry.

Parishes

The diocese comprises multiple parishes across its territory.

Mission and Services

Catholic Education

The diocese supports Catholic schools in the region.

Community Outreach

Catholic charitable works are carried out through local parishes and organizations.

Fun facts

Below are some fun facts about the Diocese of Pinar del Río:

Did you know? The Diocese of Pinar del Río was erected by Pope Pius X in 1903, making it one of the early 20th-century dioceses established in Cuba to serve rural western communities.

Surprise! Its cathedral honors Our Lady of the Assumption and stands as a central place of worship in the tobacco-growing heartland of Cuba.

Here's something cool: Several bishops of Pinar del Río later served in higher sees, including as Archbishop of Havana, showing the diocese's role in forming Church leaders.

Wow moment: The diocese has maintained continuous pastoral presence through significant historical changes in Cuba since its founding.

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External Links

• [Official diocesan resources via the Archdiocese of Havana]