Roman Catholic Diocese of David explained

Jurisdiction:Diocese
David
Latin:Dioecesis Davidensis
Country: Panama
Metropolitan:Jose Domingo Ulloa Mendieta, O.S.A.
Province:Province of Panamá
Area Km2:8,167
Population:396,000
Population As Of:2006
Catholics:351,000
Catholics Percent:88.6
Parishes:34
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Rite:Roman Rite
Established:6 March 1955 (years ago)
Cathedral:Cathedral of St. Joseph
Bishop Title:Bishop
Bishop:Luis Enrique Saldaña Guerra
Emeritus Bishops:José Luis Lacunza Maestrojuán
Map:Panama - Diocesi di David.png

The Roman Catholic Diocese of David (erected 6 March 1955) is a suffragan diocese of the Archdiocese of Panamá. The diocese was founded in March 1955. The cathedral church is the Catedral de San José, Chiriquí.[1] The current bishop is Bishop-elect Luis Enrique Saldaña Guerra.[2]

Bishops

Ordinaries

Coadjutor bishop

Territorial losses

Year Along with To form
1962 Territorial Prelature of Bocas del Toro

See also

External links

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/davi0.htm Diocese of David
  2. Web site: Resignations and Appointments . 2024-02-15 . press.vatican.va.