Roman Catholic Diocese of Sicuani

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sicuani (Latin: Dioecesis Sicuanensis) is a Roman Catholic diocese located in the city of Sicuani in the ecclesiastical province of Cusco in Peru.

Diocese of Sicuani

Dioecesis Sicuanensis
Location
CountryPeru
MetropolitanCusco
Statistics
Area15,440 km2 (5,960 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
274,000
234,000 (85.4%)
Information
Sui iuris churchLatin Church
RiteRoman Rite
Current leadership
BishopPedro Alberto Bustamante López

History

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On 10 January 1959, the Territorial Prelature of Sicuani was established from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cusco. It was elevated to the status of diocese on September 29, 2020.[1]

Ordinaries

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References

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  1. ^ "Resignations and Appointments". Holy See Press Office. Holy See. September 29, 2020. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
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