Roman Catholic Diocese of Alajuela
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Alajuela (erected 16 February 1921) is a suffragan diocese of the Archdiocese of San José de Costa Rica.
[edit] Ordinaries
- Antonio del Carmen Monestel Zamora (1921 - 1937)
- Víctor Manuel Sanabria Martínez (1938 - 1940)
- Juan Vicente Solís Fernández (1940 - 1967)
- Enrique Bolaños Quesada (1970 - 1980)
- José Rafael Barquero Arce (1980 - )
[edit] Territorial losses
| Year | Along with | To form |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Archdiocese of San José de Costa Rica | Diocese of San Isidro de El General |
| 1961 | Diocese of Tilarán | |
| 1995 | Diocese of Tilarán | Diocese of Ciudad Quesada |
[edit] External links and References
- Diocese of Alajuela. Catholic-Hierarchy. Retrieved on February 13, 2007.
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