The Roman Catholic Diocese of Iquique (Latin: Iquiquen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Iquique, Chile, in the ecclesiastical province of Antofagasta.
History
- 1880: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Tarapacá from the Diocese of Arequipa in Peru
- 20 December 1929: Promoted as Diocese of Iquique
- 11 October 2018: Bishop emeritus Marco Antonio Órdenes Fernández was laicized by Pope Francis for sexual abuse of minors, a decision that cannot be appealed.[1]
Bishops
- Vicars Apostolic of Tarapacá
- Bishops of Iquique
Auxiliary bishop
- José del Carmen Valle Gallardo (1963-1966), appointed Bishop here
References
- 1."Holy See Press Office Communiqué, 13.10.2018" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 13 October 2018. Retrieved 14 October 2018.