Roman Catholic Diocese of Matagalpa
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Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The Roman Catholic Diocese of Matagalpa (erected 19 December 1924) is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Managua.
Bishops
Ordinaries
- Isidro Carrillo y Salazar (1924–1931)
- Vicente Alejandro González y Robleto (1932–1938). appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Managua
- Isidro Augusto Oviedo y Reyes (1939–1946), appointed Bishop of León en Nicaragua
- Octavio José Calderón y Padilla (1946–1970)
- Julián Luis Barni Spotti, O.F.M. (1970–1982), appointed Bishop of León en Nicaragua
- Carlos José Santi Brugia, O.F.M. (1982–1991)
- Leopoldo José Brenes Solórzano (1991–2005), appointed Archbishop of Managua
- Jorge Solórzano Pérez (2005–2010), appointed Bishop of Granada
- Rolando José Álvarez Lagos (since 2011)
Auxiliary bishop
- Miguel Obando Bravo, S.D.B. (1968-1970), appointed Archbishop of Managua (Cardinal in 1985)
Other priest of this diocese who became bishop
- Pedro Lisímaco de Jesús Vílchez Vílchez, appointed Bishop of Jinotega in 1982
Territorial losses
| Year | Along with | To form |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Territorial Prelature of Jinotega |
See also
References
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External links
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