The Roman Catholic Diocese of Chimbote () is a diocese located in the city of Chimbote in the ecclesiastical province of Trujillo in Peru.

History

On 26 November 1962 Pope John XXIII established the Territorial Prelature of Chimbote. It was promoted to the Diocese of Chimbote by Pope John Paul II on 6 April 1983.

Bishops

Prelates of Chimbote

• James Edward Charles Burke, O.P. (1965-1978)

• Luis Armando Bambarén Gastelumendi, S.J. (1978-1983); see below

Bishops of Chimbote

• Luis Armando Bambarén Gastelumendi, S.J. (1983-2004); see above

• Ángel Francisco Simón Piorno (2004–Present)

See also

• Roman Catholicism in Peru

References