Diocese of Caazapá
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| Diocese of Caazapá Dioecesis Caazapá | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Paraguay |
| Metropolitan | Asunción |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 9,496 km2 (3,666 sq mi) |
| Population Total Catholics |
(as of 2025) 194,512 171,170 (88.0%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop | Marcelo Benítez Martínez |
Diocese of Caazapá — 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 |
Canonical status and jurisdiction
Roman Catholic Diocese of Caazapá is a diocese of the catholic church of the Catholic Church.[4]
- Part of: Ecclesiastical Province of Asunción
References
- Back to citation occurrence 1.0 Back to citation occurrence 1.1 "Resignations and Appointments, 22.03.2025". Holy See Press Office. March 22, 2025. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
- Back to citation "Pope creates new diocese in Paraguay". Catholic Culture. March 22, 2025. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
- Back to citation "Br. Marcelo Benítez Martínez, OFM, appointed bishop, Diocese of Caazapá in Paraguay". Order of Friars Minor. March 22, 2025. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
- Back to citation Wikidata item Q133460716