The Roman Catholic Diocese of Cruz del Eje (Latin: Dioecesis Crucis Axeatae) is in Argentina and is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Córdoba. Bishop Santiago Olivera left on March 28, 2017 after being appointed Ordinary of the Military in Argentina.[1]
History
On 12 August 1963, Saint John XXIII established the Diocese of Cruz del Eje from the Archdiocese of Córdoba.
Ordinaries
- Enrique Pechuán Marín (1963–1983)
- Omar Félix Colomé (1984–2008)
- Santiago Olivera (2008–2017), appointed Bishop of Argentina, Military
- Hugo Ricardo Araya (2017- )
Territorial losses
| Year | Along with | To form |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Territorial Prelature of Deán Funes |
External links and references
- Diócesis de Cruz del Eje -- official website
- "Diocese of Cruz del Eje". Catholic-Hierarchy. Retrieved 2007-03-30. [self-published]
30°44′37″S 64°47′31″W / 30.7437°S 64.7920°W / -30.7437; -64.7920
References
- 1."After decade-long abortion row, Pope fills Argentine post". 29 March 2017.