Roman Catholic Diocese of Sicuani

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sicuani (Latin: Dioecesis Sicuanensis) is a Roman Catholic diocese located in the city of Sicuani in the Ecclesiastical province of Cusco in Peru.

Diocese of Sicuani

Dioecesis Sicuanensis
Location
CountryPeru
MetropolitanCusco
Statistics
Area15,440 km2 (5,960 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)		(as of 2004)
274,000
234,000 (85.4%)
Information
Sui iuris churchLatin Church
RiteRoman Rite
Current leadership
BishopPedro Alberto Bustamante López

History

On 10 January 1959, the Territorial Prelature of Sicuani was established from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cusco. It was elevated to the status of diocese on September 29, 2020.[1]

Ordinaries
  • Prelates of Sicuani (Latin Church)
    • Nevin William Hayes, O. Carm. (January 10, 1959 – November 7, 1970)
    • Alban Quinn, O. Carm. (July 12, 1971 – July 1999), Apostolic Administrator, and not consecrated bishop
    • Michael La Fay Bardi, O. Carm. (July 26, 1999 – July 10, 2013)
    • Pedro Alberto Bustamante López (10 July 10 2013 – 29 September 2020 see below)
  • Bishops of Sicuani (Latin Church)
    • Pedro Alberto Bustamante López (see above 29 September 2020 – )

References
  1. "Resignations and Appointments". Holy See Press Office. Holy See. September 29, 2020. Retrieved September 29, 2020.


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