Roman Catholic Diocese of Santa Ana

The Diocese of Santa Ana (Latin: Sanctae Dioecesis Annae ) is located in El Salvador Roman Catholic diocese based in Santa Ana. It comprises the departments of Santa Ana and Ahuachapán.

History

Pope Pius X founded it on February 11, 1913 from cessions of territory of the Archdiocese of San Salvador, where it was assumed as a suffragan.

A part of its territory it lost on 31 May 1986 to the bishopric of Sonsonate.

Bishops of Santa Ana

  • Giacomo Richardo Vilanova y Meléndez (3 July 1914-17. January 1953 )
  • Benjamin Barrera y Reyes MI (1 March 1954-25. February 1981)
  • Marco René Revelo Contreras (25 February 1981-19. October 1998)
  • Romeo Tovar Astorga OFM ( since 12 May 1999)
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Salvador Friar Santa Ana (El Salvador) Departments of El Salvador Santa Ana Department Roman Catholic Diocese of Sonsonate Camillians Roman Catholic Diocese of Chalatenango Roman Catholic Diocese of San Miguel (El Salvador) Roman Catholic Diocese of San Vicente Roman Catholic Diocese of Zacatecoluca
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