Roman Catholic Diocese of Villarrica in Chile explained
| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| Villarrica |
| Latin: | Dioecesis Villaricensis |
| Local: | Diócesis de Villarrica |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Established: | 16 July 1901 (years ago) |
| Cathedral: | Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Villarrica |
| Area Km2: | 18,630 |
| Population: | 401,000 |
| Population As Of: | 2010 |
| Catholics: | 281,000 |
| Catholics Percent: | 70.1 |
| Metro Archbishop: | Fernando Natalio Chomalí Garib |
| Website: | diocesisdevillarrica.cl |
The Diocese of Villarrica (la|Villaricen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Villarrica in the ecclesiastical province of Concepción in Chile.
History
- 16 July 1901: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Araucanía from the Diocese of Concepción and Diocese of San Carlos de Ancud
- 28 March 1928: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Araucanía
- 19 November 2001: Promoted as Diocese of Villarrica
Bishops
Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order
- Bishops of Villarrica (Roman rite), below
- Vicars Apostolic of Araucanía (Roman rite), below
- Bishop Sixto José Parzinger Foidl, OFMCap (1977.12.17 – 2001.11.19)
- Bishop Carlos Guillermo Hartl de Laufen, OFMCap (1958.03.05 – 1977.02.06)
- Bishop Guido Benedetto Beck de Ramberga, OFMCap (1928.03.28 – 1958.03.05)
- Prefect Apostolic of Araucanía (Roman rite), below
- Bishop Guido Benedetto Beck de Ramberga, OFMCap (1925.01.20 – 1928.03.28)
Coadjutor vicar apostolic
- Carlos Guillermo Hartl de Laufen, OFMCap (1956-1958)
Other priest of this diocese who became bishop
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