The Diocese of Villarrica (Latin: Villaricen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Villarrica in the ecclesiastical province of Concepción in Chile.
History
- 16 July 1901: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Araucanía from the Diocese of Concepción and Diocese of San Carlos de Ancud
- 28 March 1928: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Araucanía
- 19 November 2001: Promoted as Diocese of Villarrica
Bishops
Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order
- Bishops of Villarrica (Roman rite), below
- Vicars Apostolic of Araucanía (Roman rite), below Bishop Sixto José Parzinger Foidl, OFMCap (1977.12.17 – 2001.11.19); Bishop Carlos Guillermo Hartl de Laufen, OFMCap (1958.03.05 – 1977.02.06); Bishop Guido Benedetto Beck de Ramberga, OFMCap (1928.03.28 – 1958.03.05)
- Prefect Apostolic of Araucanía (Roman rite), below Bishop Guido Benedetto Beck de Ramberga, OFMCap (1925.01.20 – 1928.03.28)
Coadjutor vicar apostolic
- Carlos Guillermo Hartl de Laufen, OFMCap (1956-1958)
Other priest of this diocese who became bishop
- René Osvaldo Rebolledo Salinas, appointed Bishop of Osorno in 2004