Roman Catholic Diocese of Digos explained

Jurisdiction:Diocese
Border:Catholic
Digos
Latin:Dioecesis Digosensis
Local:Diócesis sa Digos
Diyosesis ng Digos
Coat:Diocese of Digos coat of arms.svg
Country: Philippines
Province:Davao
Metropolitan:Davao
Area Km2:4,327
Population:1,215,000
Population As Of:2021
Catholics:830,000[1]
Parishes:22
Sui Iuris Church:Latin Church
Rite:Roman Rite
Established:November 5, 1979
Cathedral:Cathedral of Mary, Mother and Mediatrix of Grace
Patron:St. Isidore the Laborer
Priests:34
Bishop:Guillermo Dela Vega Afable
Metro Archbishop:Romulo Valles
Suffragan:for one -->
Archdeacon:for one-->

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Digos (Latin: Dioecesis Digosensis) is a diocese of the Catholic Church in the Philippines.[2] Erected in 1979, the diocese was created from territory in the Archdiocese of Davao. The diocese has experienced no jurisdictional changes, and is currently a suffragan of the archdiocese.

The current bishop is Guillermo Dela Vega Afable, appointed in 2003. The 2 provinces of Davao del Sur and Davao Occidental are under the jurisdiction of this diocese.

Ordinaries

BishopPeriod in OfficeCoat of Arms
1. Generoso C. Camiña, P.M.E. †1979–2003
2. Guillermo Dela Vega Afable2003 – present

See also

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References

  1. Web site: Digos (Catholic Diocese). gcatholic.org. 2023-09-16.
  2. Web site: Diocese of Digos. Catholic-Hierarchy. December 23, 2017.