The Roman Catholic Diocese of Caazapá (Latin: Dioecesis Caazapá) is a diocese located in the city of Caazapá in the ecclesiastical province of Asunción in Paraguay.[1][2]
History
- On March 25, 2025, Pope Francis established the Diocese of Caazapá from the Diocese of Villarrica.[1][3]
Bishops
| No. | Name | Episcopacy |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marcelo Benítez Martínez (b. 1956) | 22 March 2025 – Incumbent |
References
- 1.[1.2]"Resignations and Appointments, 22.03.2025". Holy See Press Office. March 22, 2025. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
- 2."Pope creates new diocese in Paraguay". Catholic Culture. March 22, 2025. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
- 3."Br. Marcelo Benítez Martínez, OFM, appointed bishop, Diocese of Caazapá in Paraguay". Order of Friars Minor. March 22, 2025. Retrieved March 22, 2025.