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Suffragan diocese San Bernardo, Chile

Diocese of San Bernardo

Sancti Bernardi

Latin Church

The Diocese of San Bernardo is a Latin Rite diocese in Chile's Santiago Metropolitan Region, erected in 1987. It is suffragan to the Archdiocese of Santiago de Chile, with its see at the Cathedral of Saint Bernard.

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The address the register holds for Cathedral of Saint Bernard, in San Bernardo, Chile.

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Established
1987
Catholics
613,000
Priests
60
Territory
1,145 km²

Parishes and churches

41 listed churches in our records. Open a parish for Mass times, confession, directions and sources where recorded.

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The bishop

Bishop
Juan Ignacio González Errázuriz
Born
5 July 1956
Birthplace
Santiago de Chile

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The cathedral

Cathedral of Saint Bernard stands in San Bernardo, the church that holds the cathedra from which this see takes its name.

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History

Seated in the city of San Bernardo, this Chilean diocese (Latin: Sancti Bernardi) forms part of the ecclesiastical province of Santiago de Chile.

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  • Bishop Juan Ignacio González entrusts Chile to the Virgin of Carmen

    Bishop Juan Ignacio González entrusted Chile to the Virgin of Carmen during a procession in San Bernardo on September 27, 2026. The event coincided with the Day of Prayer for Chile. At the conclusion of the procession through the streets of San Bernardo, Bishop González honored the patroness of Chile by placing a sash and a medal on her image. The bishop called for national unity, dignity, and respect for God's law.

    Sep 27, 2026 · Dioceses

  • Diocese of San Bernardo to publish pastoral essay

    The Diocese of San Bernardo will soon publish a booklet containing the pastoral essay Our Lady of Mount Carmel; Path of Chile. Bishop Juan Ignacio González wrote the full text to provide reflection material for the centenary of the Virgin's coronation. The Diocese of San Bernardo communications office stated that the booklet is currently at the printer. Once released, the publication will be available at the diocesan Catholic bookstore.

    Sep 24, 2026 · Education

  • Diocese of San Bernardo clergy meets at Seminario Mayor

    Priests from the Diocese of San Bernardo met at the Major Seminary on September 24, 2026, to work on the diocese's synodal processes. According to a report from the Diocese of San Bernardo, the clergy reviewed the statutes for parish pastoral and economic councils. This review aims to address current challenges within the local Church.

    Sep 24, 2026 · Dioceses

  • Diocese of San Bernardo to hold Colecta Nacional

    The Diocese of San Bernardo is inviting its community to participate in the upcoming National Caritas Collection. The diocese's Social Pastoral Caritas issued the call to all parishioners, including laypeople, married couples, youth, and seniors, across its various parishes, chapels, and institutions. The collection is part of the diocese's ongoing pastoral guidelines to provide care through the work of Caritas.

    Sep 24, 2026 · Dioceses

  • Pope Leo XIV calls for deep pastoral evaluation

    Pope Leo XIV has called for a deep pastoral evaluation centered on encountering Christ, according to the Diocese of San Bernardo. The Pope made these remarks during a speech to the Diocesan Assembly. The Diocese of San Bernardo highlighted the message in the 48th edition of its permanent formation bulletin, Magisterio Esencial. The publication describes the speech as a call to renew the heart of evangelization efforts.

    Sep 22, 2026 · Vatican

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