Roman Catholic Diocese of Xochimilco

Latin Catholic jurisdiction in Mexico

The Diocese of Xochimilco (Latin: Dioecesis Xochimilcensis) is a Latin Church ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Catholic Church in Mexico.^[1][2]

History

It was established on 28 September 2019 with its territory having been carved from the Archdiocese of Mexico. The diocese is a suffragan in the ecclesiastical province of the metropolitan Archdiocese of Mexico and covers 40 parishes with 655,000 Catholics.^[3]

Ordinaries

• Andrés Vargas Peña: (28 Sep 2019 Appointed - present)^[3]

References

1. "Xochimilco (Diocese) [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2021-06-19.
2. "Diocese of Xochimilco, Mexico". GCatholic. Retrieved 2021-06-19.
3. "Resignations and Appointments". press.vatican.va. Retrieved 2021-06-19.