Archdiocese of Managua
| Archdiocese of Managua Archidioecesis Managuensis Arquidiócesis de Managua | |
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The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
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| Location | |
| Country | Nicaragua |
| Ecclesiastical province | Province of Managua |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 5,157 km2 (1,991 sq mi) |
| Population Total Catholics |
(as of 2021) 2,733,000 2,331,000 (85.3%) |
| Parishes | 118 |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Established | 2 December 1913 (112 years ago) |
| Cathedral | Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Archbishop | Leopoldo Brenes |
| Auxiliary Bishops | Silvio José Báez, OCD |
| Map | |
| Website | |
| Official Site | |
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Managua (erected 2 December 1913) is a metropolitan diocese, and its suffragan dioceses include Bluefields, Esteli, Granada, Jinotega, Juigalpa, León en Nicaragua and Matagalpa.[1]
Leadership
- Ordinaries
- Archbishop José Antonio Lezcano y Ortega (1913–1952)
- Archbishop Vicente Alejandro González y Robleto (1952–1968)
- Cardinal Miguel Obando Bravo, SDB (1970–2005)
- Cardinal Leopoldo Brenes Solorzano (2005–present)
- Coadjutor archbishop
- Vicente Alejandro González y Robleto (1938–1952)
- Auxiliary bishops
- Isidro Carrillo y Salazar (1913–1924), appointed Bishop of Matagalpa
- Carlos de la Trinidad Borge y Castrillo (1953–1968)
- Donaldo Chávez Núñez (1966–1970)
- César Bosco Vivas Robelo (1981–1991), appointed Bishop of León en Nicaragua
- Leopoldo Brenes Solorzano (1988–1991), appointed Bishop of Matagalpa (but would later return here as Archbishop); future Cardinal
- Juan Abelardo Mata Guevara, SDB (1988–1990), appointed Bishop of Esteli
- Jorge Solórzano Pérez (2000–2005), appointed Bishop of Matagalpa
- Silvio José Báez Ortega, OCD (2009-
Territorial losses
| Year | Along with | To form |
|---|---|---|
| 1924 | Diocese of Matagalpa |
Persecution
The Archdiocese of Managua has undergone continuing "repression and persecution" from 2018 through 2025, including government-ordered dissolution of religious orders, a stochastic terrorism attack on priests, and vandalism of churches.[2]
See also
Canonical status and jurisdiction
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Managua is a metropolitan archdiocese of the Catholic Church.[3]
- Part of: Ecclesiastical Province of Managua
External links
References
- Back to citation "Metropolitan Archdiocese of Managua". GCatholic. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
- Back to citation "Ortega government orders dissolution of Missionaries of Charity in Nicaragua". Catholic News Agency. June 29, 2022. Retrieved November 11, 2025; "Priest who was attacked with acid in Nicaragua cathedral in 2018 dies". Catholic News Agency. June 29, 2025. Retrieved November 11, 2025; "Faithful hold Marian procession in Nicaragua despite repression and persecution". Catholic News Agency. August 23, 2022. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
- Back to citation Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Managua, official website
External links
- "Archdiocese of Managua". Catholic-Hierarchy. Retrieved 2007-03-02. [self-published]