The Latin Rite Catholic Diocese of Avellaneda-Lanús (erected 10 April 1961, as the Diocese of Avellaneda) is in Argentina and is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Buenos Aires. It was renamed on 24 April 2001.
Bishops Ordinaries Emilio Antonio di Pasquo (1961–1962) Jerónimo José Podestá (1962–1967) Antonio Quarracino (1968–1985), appointed Archbishop of La Plata; later Cardinal Rubén Héctor di Monte (1986–2000), appointed Archbishop of Mercedes-Luján Rubén Oscar Frassia (2000–2020) Marcelo Julián Margni (2021–present)
Auxiliary bishop Rubén Héctor di Monte (1980-1986), subsequently appointed Bishop.
Ministries Regional Council of Catholic Education (JUREC): Prebyster Maximiliano Bartel Youth Ministry: Prebyster Juan Carlos Molina Health Ministry: Deacon Juan Victorio Rolón Prisons Ministry: Prebyster Juan Carlos Jaudoszyn Addictions Ministry: Prebyster Osvaldo De Piero Social Ministry: Prebyster Maximiliano Bartel
Territorial losses Year Along with To form 1976 Archdiocese of La Plata Diocese of Quilmes
See also List of Catholic dioceses of Argentina
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