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Suffragan diocese Huelva, Spain

Diocese of Huelva

Latin-rite diocese in western Andalusia, Spain, erected on 22 October 1953 from territory of the Archdiocese of Seville, of which it is a suffragan. Its seat is the Cathedral of Our Lady of Mercy (La Merced) in Huelva. Bishop Santiago Gomez Sierra was appointed on 15 June 2020.

On the map

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The address the register holds for Cathedral of Our Lady of Mercy, Huelva, in Huelva, Spain.

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Established
1953
Catholics
464,440
Priests
134
Territory
10,085 km²

Parishes and churches

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

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The bishop

Bishop
Santiago Gomez Sierra
Born
24 November 1957
Birthplace
Madridejos

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The cathedral

Cathedral of Our Lady of Mercy, Huelva stands in Huelva, the church that holds the cathedra from which this see takes its name.

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History

The borders of the Diocese of Huelva (Latin: Dioecesis Onubensis) match those of the civil province of Huelva in the autonomous community of Andalusia, in south-western Spain. This Latin Church diocese of the Catholic Church belongs to the Ecclesiastical Province of Seville and is thus suffragan to the Archdiocese of Seville.

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  • Diocese of Huelva to hold Eucharist for Decent Work

    The Diocese of Huelva will hold a day of prayer and awareness to address precarious working conditions that affect many families. The program begins at 19.00 at Plaza de las Monjas with a public demonstration representing the difficulties workers face in maintaining a dignified life. During this event, organizers will distribute keychains to symbolize the shared responsibility of building a society with fair labor conditions. Participants will then move to the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Concepción for the Eucharist for Decent Work at 20.00. Bishop Santiago Gómez Sierra will preside over the Mass. The Church of Huelva organized the event through the Iniciativa de Iglesia por el Trabajo Decente to express its commitment to improving the lives of men and women facing unstable employment.

    Sep 28, 2026 · Dioceses

  • Diocese of Huelva invites to celebrate World Migrant and Refugee Day

    The Diocese of Huelva invites the community to celebrate World Migrant and Refugee Day on Saturday, September 26, at the Casa de la Iglesia in Huelva. The Diocesan Secretariat of Migrations organized the event to focus on the dignity and vulnerability of children and adolescents experiencing migration and displacement. The program begins at 11:00 h with a round table discussion to share perspectives and experiences regarding the reception and support of migrant and refugee minors. This is followed by Mass at 13:00 h. The event concludes at 14:00 h with a shared lunch.

    Sep 21, 2026 · Life & Family

  • Bishop of Huelva presides over Eucharist

    Bishop Santiago Gómez Sierra presided over a Mass to mark the start of the 2026-2027 academic year at the University of Huelva on September 18. The celebration took place at the Santa María Sedes Sapientiae University Church. During his homily on the parable of the talents, Bishop Gómez Sierra encouraged students, professors, and researchers to use their gifts to serve the truth and society. He stated that the Eucharist serves as a school of life where knowledge and talents reach fulfillment through service to others. The Mass included representatives from the university and other institutions. Attendees included the university pastoral delegate Enrique Uzcátegui Rodríguez, the rector of the diocesan seminary Juan José Feria Toscano, and priest Ignacio Virseda.

    Sep 18, 2026 · Education

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