Roman Catholic Diocese of San Lorenzo
| Diocese of San Lorenzo Dioecesis Sancti Laurentii | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Paraguay |
| Metropolitan | Asunción |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 1,924 km2 (743 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 792,374 713,136 (90.0%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral | Catedral San Lorenzo |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Vacant |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of San Lorenzo (Latin: Dioecesis Sancti Laurentii) is a diocese located in the city of San Lorenzo in the Ecclesiastical province of Asunción in Paraguay.
History
- On May 18, 2000, the Diocese of San Lorenzo was established from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Asunción
Leadership
- Bishops of San Lorenzo (Roman rite)
- Bishop Sebelio Peralta Álvarez (December 27, 2008 - November 19, 2014)
- Bishop Adalberto Martínez Flores (May 18, 2000 – February 19, 2007)
References
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