Roman Catholic Diocese of Azul

Roman Catholic Diocese of Azul

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Azul (erected 20 April 1934) is in Argentina and is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of La Plata.

Ordinaries

  • César Antonio Cáneva (1934–1953)
  • Antonio José Plaza (1953–1955)
  • Manuel Marengo (1956–1982)
  • Emilio Bianchi di Cárcano (1982–2006) – Bishop Emeritus
  • Hugh Manuel Salaberry, S.J. (2006–present)

Territorial losses

Year Along with To form
1957 Diocese of Mercedes Diocese of Nueve de Julio

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