Diocese of Posadas
The Diocese of Posadas, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese located in the Misiones Province of Argentina. Established on 11 February 1957 by Pope Pius XII, it serves the Catholic population across the northeastern region of the country as part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Corrientes. The diocese maintains its mother church in the city of Posadas and continues to support pastoral care, education, and community outreach in a historically missionary area. Stored in Cargo: Diocese of Posadas
| Diocese: Diocese of Posadas | |
| Status: | Active |
| Rite: | Latin |
| Type: | Suffragan diocese |
| Ecclesiastical Province: | Province of Corrientes |
| Metropolitan Archdiocese: | Archdiocese of Corrientes |
| Country: | Argentina |
| Region: | Misiones |
| Bishop: | Juan Rubén Martínez |
| Website: | https://www.diocesisdeposadas.org.ar |
| Existence: | 1957– |
| Chancery Address: | Av. Roque Sáenz Peña 1850, Posadas, Misiones, Argentina |
Establishment
The Diocese of Posadas was erected on 11 February 1957 by Pope Pius XII to serve the growing Catholic population in the Misiones region of Argentina.
History
The territory of the diocese was previously part of the Diocese of Corrientes. Since its establishment, the diocese has focused on pastoral development in the northeastern Argentine frontier, including the construction of parishes and educational institutions.
Geography
The diocese covers the entire Misiones Province in northeastern Argentina.
Mother Church
The Cathedral of St. Joseph in Posadas serves as the mother church of the diocese.
Leadership
Current Bishop
Juan Rubén Martínez has served as bishop since 2007.
Auxiliary Bishops
No auxiliary bishops are currently assigned.
Past Bishops
| Name | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Jorge Kemerer | 1957–1986 | First bishop; founded the diocese. |
| Carmelo Juan Giaquinta | 1986–1993 | Transferred to another see. |
| Alfonso Delgado Evers | 1994–2000 | Transferred to another see. |
| Juan Rubén Martínez | 2007–present | Current bishop. |
Statistics
The diocese serves the Catholic faithful throughout Misiones Province.
Religious Communities
Religious orders active in the diocese include various congregations engaged in parish ministry and education.
Parishes
The diocese comprises numerous parishes across the province.
Mission and Services
Catholic Education
The diocese supports Catholic schools throughout its territory.
Community Outreach
Catholic Charities and similar programs provide social services in the region.
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