Roman Catholic Diocese of Melo
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History
The diocese was erected in 1955, split off from the former diocese of Florida-Melo, and is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Montevideo. Its see is at the Cathedral of Melo.[1][2]
The current bishop is Pablo Alfonso Jourdán Alvariza, who was appointed in 2021.
Ordinaries
- José Maria Cavallero † (20 Dec 1955–9 July 1960 Appointed, Bishop of Minas)
- Orestes Santiago Nuti Sanguinetti, S.D.B. † (9 Jul 1960–2 January 1962 Appointed, Bishop of Canelones)
- Roberto Reinaldo Cáceres González † (2 Jan 1962 – 23 Apr 1996 Retired)
- Nicolás Cotugno Fanizzi, S.D.B. (June 13, 1996–December 4, 1998, Appointed, Archbishop of Montevideo)
- Luis del Castillo Estrada, S.J. (21 Dec 1999–13 – 13 Jun 2009)
- Heriberto Andrés Bodeant Fernández (13 Jun 2009–19 March 2021 Appointed, Bishop of Canelones)
- Pablo Alfonso Jourdán Alvariza (15 Sep 2021 – present)
See also
References
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- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century