Azcapotzalco (Diocese) [Catholic-Hierarchy]

Bishop(s)

Adolfo Miguel Castaño Fonseca, Bishop

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese
Erected: 28 September 2019
Metropolitan: Archdiocese of México
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
State: México
Country: México
Square Kilometers: 75 (28 Square Miles)
Description: Azcapotzalco and part of Gustavo A. Madero
Conference Region: Metro-Circundante
Mailing Address: Guanabana 322, Col. Hogar y Seguridad, Alcadia Azcapotzalco, 02820 Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
Telephone: (55)5356-1431; 5356-1436

Past and Present Ordinaries

Adolfo Miguel Castaño Fonseca (28 Sep 2019 Appointed - )

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
28 September 2019	Erected	Archdiocese of México (Azcapotzalco and part of Gustavo A. Madero)	Diocese of Azcapotzalco (erected)

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

2019 850,000 1,000,000 85.0% 53 46 99 8,585 12 46 300 59 ap2020

2020 850,000 1,000,000 85.0% 53 46 99 8,585 12 46 300 59 ap2021

2022 812,000 1,041,000 78.0% 58 47 105 7,733 9 51 261 67 ap2023

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2019	850,000	1,000,000	85.0%	53	46	99	8,585	12	46	300	59	ap2020
2020	850,000	1,000,000	85.0%	53	46	99	8,585	12	46	300	59	ap2021
2022	812,000	1,041,000	78.0%	58	47	105	7,733	9	51	261	67	ap2023