Diocese of Gómez Palacio

Dioecesis Gomez Palaciensis

Bishop(s)

José Guadalupe Torres Campos, Bishop

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese
Erected: 25 November 2008
Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Durango
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
State: Durango
Country: México
Square Kilometers: 27,405 (10,585 Square Miles)
Conference Region: Vizcaya-Pacifico

Past and Present Ordinaries

José Guadalupe Torres Campos (25 Nov 2008 Appointed - )

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
25 November 2008	Erected	Archdiocese of Durango	Diocese of Gómez Palacio (erected)

Year Catholics Total Population Percent Catholic Diocesan Priests Religious Priests Total Priests Catholics Per Priest Permanent Deacons Male Religious Female Religious Parishes Source

2008 475,129 531,465 89.4% 49 49 9,696 11 59 38 bul:25Nov2008

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2008	475,129	531,465	89.4%	49		49	9,696		11	59	38	bul:25Nov2008

Note: Any changes in boundaries over time are not indicated in the above table.

Affiliated Bishops, Living

José Guadalupe Torres Campos (Bishop: 25 Nov 2008 - )

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

None