Roman Catholic Diocese of Rafaela

The Diocese of Rafaela (Latin: Dioecesis Raphaëliensis, Spanish: diócesis de Rafaela ) is a location in Argentina Roman Catholic diocese located in Rafaela.

History

The Diocese of Rafaela was born on April 10, 1961 by Pope John XXIII. built with the Papal Bull Cum venerabilis out of territory of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe and the bishopric of Reconquista. It was the Archdiocese of Santa Fe de la Vera Cruz is a suffragan.

Bishops of Rafaela

  • Vicente Faustino Zazpe, 1961-1968, then Koadjutorerzbischof of Santa Fe
  • Antonio Alfredo Brasca, 1968-1976
  • Alcides Jorge Pedro Casaretto, 1976-1983, then Coadjutor Bishop of San Isidro
  • Hector Gabino Romero, 1984-1999
  • Carlos María Franzini, 2000-2012
  • Luis Alberto Fernández, Since 2013
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