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Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Managua

Coordinates: 12°07′58″N 86°15′58″W / 12.1327°N 86.2660°W / 12.1327; -86.2660
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Archdiocese of Managua

Archidioecesis Managuensis

Arquidiócesis de Managua
Coat of arms of the Archdiocese of Managua
Coat of arms
Location
CountryNicaragua
Ecclesiastical provinceProvince of Managua
Statistics
Area5,210 km2 (2,010 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2013)
2,721,000
2,061,000 (75.7%)
Information
DenominationRoman Catholic
RiteRoman Rite
Established2 December 1913 (110 years ago)
CathedralMetropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
ArchbishopLeopoldo Brenes
Auxiliary BishopsSilvio 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.

Leadership

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Ordinaries
Coadjutor archbishop
Auxiliary bishops

Territorial losses

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Year Along with To form
1924 Diocese of Matagalpa

See also

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References

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  • "Archdiocese of Managua". Catholic-Hierarchy. Retrieved 2007-03-02. [self-published]

12°07′58″N 86°15′58″W / 12.1327°N 86.2660°W / 12.1327; -86.2660