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==History== |
==History== |
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In 1826 [[Pope Leo XII]] founded the archdiocese as the Vicariate Apostolic of San Juan de Cuyothe from territory taken from the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Córdoba|Diocese of Córdoba del Tucumán]].<ref>[[s:Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)/San Juan|Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)]]</ref> [[Pope Gregory XVI]] elevated it to a diocese on 19 September 1834. The diocese was elevated to an archdiocese by [[Pope Pius XI]] on 20 April 1934. On the same date it lost territory to create the dioceses of [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mendoza|Mendoza]] and San Luis.<ref name=hierarchy>{{cite web|title=Archdiocese of San Juan de Cuyo|work=Catholic-Hierarchy|url=http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dsjcu.html|accessdate=2007-03-19}}</ref> |
In 1826 [[Pope Leo XII]] founded the archdiocese as the Vicariate Apostolic of San Juan de Cuyothe from territory taken from the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Córdoba|Diocese of Córdoba del Tucumán]].<ref>[[s:Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)/San Juan|Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)]]</ref> [[Pope Gregory XVI]] elevated it to a diocese on 19 September 1834. The diocese was elevated to an archdiocese by [[Pope Pius XI]] on 20 April 1934. On the same date it lost territory to create the dioceses of [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mendoza|Mendoza]] and San Luis.<ref name=hierarchy>{{cite web|title=Archdiocese of San Juan de Cuyo|work=Catholic-Hierarchy|url=http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dsjcu.html|accessdate=2007-03-19}}</ref> |
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===November 2013 violence=== |
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On approximately 23-25 November 2013, protestors from the [[National Meeting of Women in Argentina]] vandalized the cathedral and physically assaulted men praying in front of the diocesan Cathedral of San Juan de Bautista in counter protest.<ref>Vazquez-Mellado, Sofia. "Horror: Violent mob of topless pro-abort feminists attacks praying men defending cathedral" 2 December 2013. [http://www.lifesitenews.com/horror-mob-of-topless-pro-abort-feminists-attacks-rosary-praying-men-defend.html Lifesitenews.com]. Online Available: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOCD_T9Qqpc Accessed 7 December 2013</ref><ref>Between Errands by April Thompson (5 December 2013). [http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/between-errands-april-thompson/2013/dec/5/argentina-women-attack-church-while-men-try-protec/ "Argentine men protect church from feminist attackers"]. ''Washington Times Communities''. Retrieved 7 December 2013.</ref> |
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==Ordinaries== |
==Ordinaries== |
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*[[Justo Santa María de Oro]] y Albarracín, O.P. (1828–1836) |
*[[Justo Santa María de Oro]] y Albarracín, O.P. (1828–1836) |
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Revision as of 01:09, 14 October 2014
Archdiocese of San Juan de Cuyo Archidioecesis Sancti Ioannis de Cuyo Arquidiócesis de San Juan de Cuyo | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Ecclesiastical province | San Juan de Cuyo |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 89,651 km2 (34,614 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2010) 664,000 608,000 (91.6%) |
| Parishes | 41 |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Established | 1826 (197–198 years ago) |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of St John the Baptist in San Juan |
| Patron saint | St John the Baptist St Clement I |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Alfonso Delgado Evers |
| Website | |
| Website of the Archdiocese | |
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Juan de Cuyo (Latin: Archidioecesis Sancti Ioannis de Cuyo) is in Argentina and is a metropolitan diocese. Its suffragan sees include La Rioja and San Luis.
History
In 1826 Pope Leo XII founded the archdiocese as the Vicariate Apostolic of San Juan de Cuyothe from territory taken from the Diocese of Córdoba del Tucumán.[1] Pope Gregory XVI elevated it to a diocese on 19 September 1834. The diocese was elevated to an archdiocese by Pope Pius XI on 20 April 1934. On the same date it lost territory to create the dioceses of Mendoza and San Luis.[2]
November 2013 violence
On approximately 23-25 November 2013, protestors from the National Meeting of Women in Argentina vandalized the cathedral and physically assaulted men praying in front of the diocesan Cathedral of San Juan de Bautista in counter protest.[3][4]
Ordinaries
- Justo Santa María de Oro y Albarracín, O.P. (1828–1836)
- José Manuel Eufrasio de Quiroga Sarmiento (1837–1852)
- Nicolás Aldazor, O.F.M. (1858–1866)
- Venceslao Javier José Achával y Medina, O.F.M. (1867–1898)
- Marcellino Benavente, O.P. (1899–1910)
- José Américo Orzali (1911–1939)
- Audino Rodríguez y Olmos (1939–1965)
- Ildefonso Maria Sansierra Robla, O.F.M. Cap. (1966–1980)
- Ítalo Severino Di Stéfano (1980–2000)
- Alfonso Delgado Evers (2000–present)
Territorial losses
| Year | Along with | To form |
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| 1934 | Diocese of Mendoza Diocese of San Luis |
References
- ^ Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)
- ^ "Archdiocese of San Juan de Cuyo". Catholic-Hierarchy. Retrieved 2007-03-19.
- ^ Vazquez-Mellado, Sofia. "Horror: Violent mob of topless pro-abort feminists attacks praying men defending cathedral" 2 December 2013. Lifesitenews.com. Online Available: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOCD_T9Qqpc Accessed 7 December 2013
- ^ Between Errands by April Thompson (5 December 2013). "Argentine men protect church from feminist attackers". Washington Times Communities. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
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