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Apostolic vicariate Izabal, Guatemala

Apostolic Vicariate of Izabal

Izabalen(sis)

The Apostolic Vicariate of Izabal is a Latin rite missionary jurisdiction covering the 9,038 km2 department of Izabal in eastern Guatemala, erected in 1988. Its seat is the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Puerto Barrios. Bishop Miguel Angel Martinez Mendez has served as vicar apostolic since 23 December 2022.

On the map

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The address the register holds for Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepcion, Puerto Barrios, in Izabal, Guatemala.

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Established
1988
Catholics
233,700
Priests
24
Territory
9,038 km²

Parishes and churches

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

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The bishop

Vicar Apostolic
Miguel Angel Martinez Mendez
Born
5 May 1959
Birthplace
Yupiltepeque

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The cathedral

Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepcion, Puerto Barrios stands in Izabal, the church that holds the cathedra from which this see takes its name.

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