Eparchy of Saint Peter the Apostle of San Diego (Chaldean)

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The Eparchy of Saint Peter the Apostle of San Diego is the Chaldean Catholic eparchy for the western United States, erected in 2002 and based in El Cajon, California. The see is sede vacante following Bishop Emanuel Shaleta's 2026 resignation, with Bishop Saad Sirop Hanna serving as apostolic administrator.

Apostolic Administrator
Most Rev. Saad Sirop Hanna (Apostolic Administrator)
Latin name
Sancti Petri Apostoli urbis Sancti Didaci Chaldaeorum
Erected
21 May 2002
Cathedral
Saint Peter Chaldean Catholic Cathedral
Patron
Saint Peter the Apostle
Rank
Eparchia Immediatamente Soggetta Alla S.s.
Rite
Chaldean
Province
Immediately subject to the Holy See
Catholics
71,200
Chancery
Chaldean Eparchy, 1627 Jamacha Way, El Cajon, CA 92019, U.S.A.
Telephone
Tel. [619]579-7997; fax 588-8281

Contact as printed in the Annuario Pontificio.

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Sources: official site + Wikipedia + USCCB · Annuario code 001002831 · ontology v0.3.2 · updated 2026-06-07

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