Diocese of Santa Elena
The Diocese of Santa Elena, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an historic diocese located in Ecuador. Founded in 1988 by Pope John Paul II, it served the province of Santa Elena until its suppression in 2011. The diocese was led by Bishop Guido Iván Minda Chalá as of 2009. As part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Guayaquil, the diocese played a significant role in the Catholic Church's presence in the region. A notable aspect is its contribution to the local community through various social and educational programs.
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| Diocese: Diocese of Santa Elena | |
| Status: | Historic |
| Rite: | Latin |
| Type: | Suffragan diocese |
| Ecclesiastical Province: | Province of Guayaquil |
| Country: | Ecuador |
| Region: | Santa Elena |
| Existence: | 1988–2011 |
| Successor Dioceses: | [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Guayaquil]] |
Establishment
The Diocese of Santa Elena was established on April 2, 1988, by Pope John Paul II to serve the growing Catholic population in the province of Santa Elena, splitting from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Guayaquil.[1]
History
The diocese served the province of Santa Elena until its suppression in 2011, when its territory was merged with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Guayaquil.[2]
Geography
The diocese spanned the province of Santa Elena in Ecuador, covering an area of approximately 3,763 square kilometers. It is part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Guayaquil.[3]
Mother Church
The former cathedral of the diocese was the Cathedral of Santa Elena in Santa Elena, a modern structure built in the 20th century.[4]
Leadership
Past Bishops
| Name | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Guido Iván Minda Chalá | 1996–2011 | Last bishop of the diocese. |
According to Catholic-Hierarchy.org and diocesan records.[5]
Statistics
The diocese covered an area of 3,763 square kilometers, serving a population of approximately 300,000 people, with around 80% being Catholic.[6]
Titular Status
The titular see of Santa Elena is currently assigned to auxiliary bishops.[7]
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References
- ↑ "Diocese of Santa Elena". https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dsant.html. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ↑ "Diocese of Santa Elena". https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dsant.html. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ↑ "Diocese of Santa Elena". https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dsant.html. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ↑ "Diocese of Santa Elena". https://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/santE.htm. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ↑ "Diocese of Santa Elena". https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dsant.html. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ↑ "Diocese of Santa Elena". https://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/santE.htm. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ↑ "Diocese of Santa Elena". https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dsant.html. Retrieved 2023-12-01.