The Latin Rite Catholic Diocese of Avellaneda-Lanús (erected 10 April 1961, as the Diocese of Avellaneda) is in Argentina and is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Buenos Aires. It was renamed on 24 April 2001.
Bishops
Ordinaries
- Emilio Antonio di Pasquo (1961–1962)
- Jerónimo José Podestá (1962–1967)
- Antonio Quarracino (1968–1985), appointed Archbishop of La Plata; later Cardinal
- Rubén Héctor di Monte (1986–2000), appointed Archbishop of Mercedes-Luján
- Rubén Oscar Frassia (2000–2020)
- Marcelo Julián Margni (2021–present)
Auxiliary bishop
- Rubén Héctor di Monte (1980-1986), subsequently appointed Bishop.
Ministries
- Regional Council of Catholic Education (JUREC): Prebyster Maximiliano Bartel
- Youth Ministry: Prebyster Juan Carlos Molina
- Health Ministry: Deacon Juan Victorio Rolón
- Prisons Ministry: Prebyster Juan Carlos Jaudoszyn
- Addictions Ministry: Prebyster Osvaldo De Piero
- Social Ministry: Prebyster Maximiliano Bartel[1]
Territorial losses
| Year | Along with | To form |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Archdiocese of La Plata | Diocese of Quilmes |
External links and references
- "Diocese of Avellaneda-Lanús". Catholic-Hierarchy. Retrieved 2007-03-29.
References
- 1."Servicios diocesanos de animación pastoral | Diócesis de Avellaneda-Lanús" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-06-09.