Diocese of Viedma

The Diocese of Viedma, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese located in the Río Negro Province of Argentina. Established in 1957, it forms part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Bahía Blanca and ministers to the Catholic population across a vast Patagonian territory. The diocese is currently led by its bishop, with its see city in Viedma serving as the administrative and spiritual center for the faithful in the region. Stored in Cargo: Diocese of Viedma

Diocese: Diocese of Viedma
Status:	Active
Rite:	Latin
Type:	Suffragan diocese
Ecclesiastical Province:	Province of Bahía Blanca
Metropolitan Archdiocese:	Archdiocese of Bahía Blanca
Country:	Argentina
Region:	Río Negro Province
Bishop:	Esteban María Laxague
Existence:	1957–

Establishment

The Diocese of Viedma was erected on 22 July 1957 by Pope Pius XII to serve the growing Catholic population in the southern regions of Argentina.

History

The diocese was created from territory previously belonging to the Archdiocese of Bahía Blanca. It has developed pastoral presence in the Patagonian frontier, focusing on rural and indigenous communities.

Geography

The diocese covers the entire Río Negro Province in southern Argentina. It belongs to the Ecclesiastical Province of Bahía Blanca.

Mother Church

The Cathedral of Our Lady of Mercy in Viedma serves as the mother church of the diocese.

Leadership

Current Bishop

Esteban María Laxague has served as bishop since 2010.

Auxiliary Bishops

This diocese has no auxiliary bishops at present.

Past Bishops

Name	Tenure	Notes
José Borgatti	1957–1973	First Bishop of Viedma.
Miguel Hesayne	1973–1995	Oversaw significant pastoral expansion.
José Máximo Mojica	1995–2002	Transferred to another see.
Miguel Ángel D'Annibale	2002–2010	Later transferred.
Esteban María Laxague	2010–present	Current Bishop.

Statistics

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Religious Communities

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Parishes

The diocese comprises multiple parishes across Río Negro Province.

Mission and Services

Catholic Education

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Community Outreach

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Notable Events or Figures

• The diocese was established to address the spiritual needs of expanding settlements in Patagonia.

Fun facts

Below are some fun facts about the Diocese of Viedma:

Did you know? The Diocese of Viedma was founded in 1957 to bring pastoral care to the remote Patagonian lands of Río Negro Province.

Surprise! Its cathedral in Viedma honors Our Lady of Mercy and stands as a symbol of faith for the southern Argentine faithful.

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External Links

• [Official diocesan resources via the Archdiocese of Bahía Blanca]