Roman Catholic Diocese of Copiapó

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Copiapó (Copiapoën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Copiapó in the ecclesiastical province of La Serena in Chile.

History

 * 9 November 1946: Established as Apostolic Administration of Copiapó
 * 21 April 1955: Promoted as Territorial Prelature of Copiapó
 * 31 October 1957: Promoted as Diocese of Copiapó

Leadership, in reverse chronological order

 * Bishop Ricardo Basilio Morales Galindo, O. de M. (2020.06.20 – present)
 * Bishop Celestino Aós Braco, O.F.M. Cap. (2014.10.18 – 2019.03.23), appointed Apostolic Administrator of Santiago de Chile
 * Bishop Gaspar Quintana Jorquera, C.M.F. (2001.05.26 – 2014.07.25)
 * Bishop Fernando Ariztía Ruiz (1976.12.11 – 2001.05.26)
 * Bishop Carlos Marcio Camus Larenas (1968.01.31 – 1976.12.11), appointed Bishop of Linares
 * Bishop Juan Francisco Fresno Larraín (1958.06.15 – 1967.06.28), appointed Archbishop of La Serena; future Cardinal
 * Bishop Francisco de Borja Valenzuela Ríos (1955.06.27 – 1957.08.20), appointed Bishop of Antofagasta; future Archbishop
 * Archbishop Alfredo Cifuentes Gómez (Apostolic Administrator 1947.03.19 – 1948.06.17)