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Roman Catholic Diocese of Sicuani

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Diocese of Sicuani

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

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.

History

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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

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References

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