Roman Catholic Diocese of David
Diocese of David Dioecesis Davidensis | |
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| Location | |
| Country |  Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Established | 6 March 1955 (69 years ago) |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of St. Joseph |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Luis Enrique Saldaña Guerra |
| Bishops emeritus | José Luis Lacunza Maestrojuán |
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The current bishop is Bishop-elect Luis Enrique Saldaña Guerra.[2]Gallery
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Bishops
Ordinaries
- Tomas Alberto Clavel Méndez (1955–1964), appointed Archbishop of Panamá
- Daniel Enrique Núñez Núñez (1964–1999)
- José Luis Lacunza Maestrojuán, O.A.R. (1999–2024), elevated to Cardinal in 2015 and retired in 2024
- Luis Enrique Saldaña Guerra, O.F.M. (2024–)
Coadjutor bishop
- Carlos Ambrosio Lewis Tullock, S.V.D. (1986-1994), did not succeed to see
Territorial losses
| Year | Along with | To form |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Territorial Prelature of Bocas del Toro |
See also
References
- ^ Diocese of David at GCatholic.org.
- ^ "Resignations and Appointments". press.vatican.va. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
External links
- "Diocese of David". Catholic-Hierarchy. Retrieved 2007-02-17. [self-published]
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