Roman Catholic Diocese of Viedma
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Bishops
Ordinaries
- Nicolás Esandi, S.D.B. † (13 September 1934 – 29 August 1948) Died
- José Borgatti, S.D.B. † (28 August 1953 – 26 October 1973) Died
- Miguel Esteban Hesayne † (5 April 1975 – 28 June 1995) Resigned
- Marcelo Angiolo Melani, S.D.B. (28 June 1995 – 9 January 2002) Appointed, Bishop of Neuquén
- Esteban María Laxague, S.D.B. (31 October 2002 – Present)
Coadjutor bishop
- Marcelo Angiolo Melani, S.D.B. (1993-1995)
Auxiliary bishops
- Miguel Angel Alemán Eslava, S.D.B. (1968-1975), appointed Bishop of Río Gallegos
- Carmelo Juan Giaquinta (1980-1986), appointed Bishop of Posadas
See also
References
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