Madrid (Archdiocese) [Catholic-Hierarchy] (original) (raw)
| Bishop(s) Jos� Cobo Cano, Cardinal, Archbishop Jos� Antonio �lvarez S�nchez, Auxiliary Bishop Juan Antonio Mart�nez Camino, S.J., Auxiliary Bishop Vicente Mart�n Mu�oz, Auxiliary Bishop Jes�s Vidal Chamorro, Auxiliary Bishop Carlos Osoro Sierra, Cardinal, Archbishop Emeritus Antonio Mar�a Rouco Varela, Cardinal, Archbishop Emeritus Suffragan Dioceses Alcal� de Henares Getafe | General Information Type of Jurisdiction: ArchdioceseElevated: 25 March 1964 Metropolitan SeeRite: Latin (or Roman)Country: SpainSquare Kilometers: 3,663 (1,414 Square Miles)Official Web Site: http://www.archimadrid.es/ Mailing Address: Arzobispado, Bailen 8, 28071 Madrid, EspanaTelephone: 91.454.64.00Fax: 91.454.64.18 |
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Past and Present Ordinaries
- Narciso Mart�nez Izquierdo † (27 Mar 1885 Appointed - 19 Apr 1886 Died)
- Bl. Ciriaco Mar�a Sancha y Herv�s † (10 Jun 1886 Appointed - 11 Jul 1892 Appointed, Archbishop of Valencia)
- Jos� Mar�a Cos y Macho † (11 Jul 1892 Appointed - 18 Apr 1901 Appointed, Archbishop of Valladolid)
- Victoriano Guisasola y Men�ndez † (16 Dec 1901 Appointed - 14 Dec 1905 Appointed, Archbishop of Valencia)
- Jos� Mar�a Salvador y Barrera † (14 Dec 1905 Appointed - 4 Dec 1916 Appointed, Archbishop of Valencia)
- Prudencio Melo y Alcalde † (4 Dec 1916 Appointed - 14 Dec 1922 Appointed, Archbishop of Valencia)
- Leopoldo Eijo y Garay † (14 Dec 1922 Appointed - 31 Aug 1963 Died)
- Casimiro Morcillo Gonz�lez † (27 Mar 1964 Appointed - 30 May 1971 Died)
- Vicente Enrique y Taranc�n † (3 Dec 1971 Appointed - 12 Apr 1983 Retired)
- �ngel Suqu�a Goicoechea † (12 Apr 1983 Appointed - 28 Jul 1994 Retired)
- Antonio Mar�a Rouco Varela (28 Jul 1994 Appointed - 28 Aug 2014 Retired)
- Carlos Osoro Sierra (28 Aug 2014 Appointed - 12 Jun 2023 Retired)
- Jos� Cobo Cano (12 Jun 2023 Appointed - )
Historical Summary
| Date | Event | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diocese of Madrid | |||
| 7 March 1885 | Erected | Archdiocese of Toledo | Diocese of Madrid (erected) |
| Archdiocese of Madrid | |||
| 25 March 1964 | Elevated | Diocese of Madrid | Archdiocese of Madrid |
| 23 July 1991 | Territory Lost | Archdiocese of Madrid (Southern area of the Community of Madrid, from Chinch�n-Aranjuez to Brunete-San Mart�n de Valdeiglesisas) | Diocese of Getafe (erected) |
| 23 July 1991 | Territory Lost | Archdiocese of Madrid (Southeastern area) | Diocese of Alcal� de Henares (erected) |
| 23 July 1991 | Elevated | Archdiocese of Madrid (became a Metropolitan) |
Statistics
| Year | Catholics | Total Population | Percent Catholic | Diocesan Priests | Religious Priests | Total Priests | Catholics Per Priest | Permanent Deacons | Male Religious | Female Religious | Parishes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diocese of Madrid | ||||||||||||
| 1950 | 1,901,503 | 1,909,003 | 99.6% | 936 | 752 | 1,688 | 1,126 | 1,673 | 6,635 | 281 | ap1951 | |
| Archdiocese of Madrid | ||||||||||||
| 1970 | 3,673,424 | 3,682,874 | 99.7% | 1,500 | 1,778 | 3,278 | 1,120 | 3,501 | 12,365 | 559 | ap1971 | |
| 1980 | 4,320,000 | 4,936,000 | 87.5% | 1,915 | 1,500 | 3,415 | 1,265 | 1 | 2,968 | 9,650 | 638 | ap1981 |
| 1990 | 4,108,268 | 4,964,486 | 82.8% | 1,664 | 1,475 | 3,139 | 1,308 | 5 | 2,705 | 10,866 | 636 | ap1991 |
| 1999 | 3,110,000 | 3,450,000 | 90.1% | 1,430 | 1,899 | 3,329 | 934 | 12 | 3,295 | 7,939 | 463 | ap2000 |
| 2000 | 3,110,000 | 3,456,406 | 90.0% | 1,431 | 1,889 | 3,320 | 936 | 16 | 3,241 | 7,845 | 469 | ap2001 |
| 2001 | 3,155,840 | 3,507,658 | 90.0% | 1,390 | 1,865 | 3,255 | 969 | 14 | 3,237 | 7,765 | 474 | ap2002 |
| 2002 | 3,235,000 | 3,595,000 | 90.0% | 1,390 | 1,873 | 3,263 | 991 | 10 | 3,192 | 7,735 | 474 | ap2003 |
| 2003 | 3,345,000 | 3,716,000 | 90.0% | 1,417 | 1,866 | 3,283 | 1,018 | 11 | 3,190 | 7,719 | 481 | ap2004 |
| 2004 | 3,359,000 | 3,746,000 | 89.7% | 1,408 | 1,851 | 3,259 | 1,030 | 15 | 3,143 | 7,673 | 476 | ap2005 |
| 2013 | 3,615,000 | 4,178,000 | 86.5% | 1,403 | 1,748 | 3,151 | 1,147 | 29 | 2,553 | 7,060 | 478 | ap2014 |
| 2016 | 3,511,000 | 4,040,000 | 86.9% | 1,390 | 1,676 | 3,066 | 1,145 | 36 | 2,218 | 6,648 | 481 | ap2017 |
| 2019 | 3,316,800 | 4,146,225 | 80.0% | 1,200 | 1,405 | 2,605 | 1,273 | 31 | 1,938 | 5,250 | 476 | ap2020 |
| 2021 | 3,384,200 | 4,282,000 | 79.0% | 1,123 | 1,426 | 2,549 | 1,327 | 33 | 2,021 | 5,185 | 476 | ap2022 |
Note: Any changes in boundaries over time are not indicated in the above table.
Affiliated Bishops, Living
- Jos� Ignacio Alemany Grau, C.SS.R.
- Jos� Antonio �lvarez S�nchez (Deacon: 28 Nov 1999; Priest: 18 Jun 2000; Auxiliary Bishop: 23 Apr 2024)
- Jos� Mar�a Avenda�o Perea (Priest: 14 Mar 1987 to 23 Jul 1991)
- Jos� Cobo Cano (Priest: 23 Apr 1994; Auxiliary Bishop: 29 Dec 2017; Archbishop: 12 Jun 2023 - )
- Jos� Luis Del Palacio y P�rez-Medel (Priest: 3 Feb 1985 to 12 Dec 2011)
- C�sar Augusto Franco Mart�nez (Priest: 20 May 1973; Auxiliary Bishop: 14 May 1996 to 12 Nov 2014)
- Jes�s Galeote Tormo, O.F.M.
- Jes�s Garc�a Burillo (Priest: 1975 to 19 Jun 1998)
- Francisco C�sar Garc�a Mag�n
- Felipe Gonz�lez Gonz�lez, O.F.M. Cap.
- Fidel Herr�ez Vegas (Priest: 19 May 1968; Auxiliary Bishop: 14 May 1996 to 30 Oct 2015)
- Mario Le�n Dorado, O.M.I.
- Joaquin Maria L�pez de And�jar y C�novas del Castillo (Priest: 30 Nov 1968 to 19 Mar 2001)
- Luis Mar�n de San Mart�n, O.S.A.
- Juan Antonio Mart�nez Camino, S.J. (Auxiliary Bishop: 17 Nov 2007)
- Francisco Javier Mart�nez Fern�ndez (Priest: 3 Apr 1972; Auxiliary Bishop: 20 Mar 1985 to 15 Mar 1996)
- Armando Mart�n Guti�rrez, F.A.M.
- Vicente Mart�n Mu�oz (Auxiliary Bishop: 23 Apr 2024)
- Miguel Maury Buend�a (Priest: 26 Jun 1980 to 19 May 2008)
- Santos Montoya Torres (Priest: 18 Jun 2000; Auxiliary Bishop: 29 Dec 2017 to 12 Jan 2022)
- Victorio Oliver Domingo (Auxiliary Bishop: 5 Sep 1972 to 20 Dec 1976)
- Alberto Ortega Mart�n (Priest: 28 Apr 1990 to 1 Aug 2015)
- Carlos Osoro Sierra (Archbishop: 28 Aug 2014 to 12 Jun 2023)
- Emilio Rocha Grande, O.F.M.
- Braulio Rodr�guez Plaza (Priest: 3 Apr 1972 to 6 Nov 1987)
- Antonio Mar�a Rouco Varela (Archbishop: 28 Jul 1994 to 28 Aug 2014)
- Jes�s Vidal Chamorro (Priest: 8 May 2004; Auxiliary Bishop: 29 Dec 2017)
- Gonzalo de Villa y V�squez, S.J.
- Rafael Zornoza Boy (Priest: 19 Mar 1975 to 23 Jul 1991)
Affiliated Bishops, Deceased
- Antonio �ngel Algora Hernando † (Priest: 23 Dec 1967 to 11 Jul 1985)
- Ricardo Blanco Granda † (Priest: 9 Mar 1940; Auxiliary Bishop: 17 Nov 1969 to 2 Aug 1986)
- Jos� Mar�a Bueno y Monreal † (Priest: 19 Mar 1927 to 25 Nov 1945)
- Jos� Mar�a Cos y Macho † (Archbishop (Personal Title): 11 Jul 1892 to 18 Apr 1901)
- Bl. �lvaro del Portillo y Diez de Sollano †
- Ram�n Echarren Ist�riz † (Auxiliary Bishop: 17 Nov 1969 to 27 Nov 1978)
- Javier Echevarr�a Rodr�guez †
- Leopoldo Eijo y Garay † (Bishop: 14 Dec 1922 to 31 Aug 1963)
- Jes�s Enciso Viana † (Priest: 15 Jun 1928 to 12 Oct 1949)
- Vicente Enrique y Taranc�n † (Archbishop: 3 Dec 1971 to 12 Apr 1983)
- Jos� Manuel Estepa Llaurens † (Priest: 27 Jun 1954; Auxiliary Bishop: 5 Sep 1972 to 30 Jul 1983)
- Santiago Mar�a Garc�a de la Rasilla Dom�nguez, S.J. †
- Agust�n Garc�a-Gasco y Vicente † (Priest: 26 May 1956; Auxiliary Bishop: 20 Mar 1985 to 24 Jul 1992)
- Jos� Mar�a Garc�a Lahiguera † (Priest: 29 May 1926; Auxiliary Bishop: 17 May 1950 to 7 Jul 1964)
- Ignacio Garc�a Martin, S.J. †
- Jos� Guerra Campos † (Auxiliary Bishop: 15 Jun 1964 to 13 Apr 1973)
- Victoriano Guisasola y Men�ndez † (Bishop: 16 Dec 1901 to 14 Dec 1905)
- Luis Guti�rrez Mart�n, C.M.F. † (Auxiliary Bishop: 15 Sep 1988 to 12 May 1995)
- Alberto Iniesta Jim�nez † (Auxiliary Bishop: 5 Sep 1972 to 5 Apr 1998)
- Jos� Mar�a Izuzquiza Herranz, S.J. †
- Narciso Mart�nez Izquierdo † (Bishop: 27 Mar 1885 to 19 Apr 1886)
- Gregorio Mart�nez Sacrist�n † (Priest: 20 May 1971 to 15 Dec 2006)
- Prudencio Melo y Alcalde † (Bishop: 4 Dec 1916 to 14 Dec 1922)
- Casimiro Morcillo Gonz�lez † (Auxiliary Bishop: 25 Jan 1943 to 13 May 1950; Archbishop: 27 Mar 1964 to 30 May 1971)
- Angel Morta Figuls † (Auxiliary Bishop: 19 Jan 1965 to 21 Jun 1972)
- Eustaquio Nieto y Mart�n † (Priest: 1891 to 22 Aug 1916)
- Antonio Palenzuela Vel�zquez † (Priest: 26 May 1945 to 11 Dec 1969)
- Francisco Jos� P�rez y Fern�ndez-Golfin † (Priest: 26 May 1956; Auxiliary Bishop: 20 Mar 1985 to 23 Jul 1991)
- Juan Ricote Alonso † (Priest: 30 May 1931; Auxiliary Bishop: 19 Feb 1951 to 23 Jan 1965)
- Maximino Romero de Lema † (Auxiliary Bishop: 15 Jun 1964 to 19 Oct 1968)
- Eugenio Romero Pose † (Priest: 27 Jul 1974; Auxiliary Bishop: 7 Mar 1997 to 25 Mar 2007)
- Faustino Sainz Mu�oz † (Priest: 19 Dec 1964 to 29 Oct 1988)
- Jos� Mar�a Salvador y Barrera † (Bishop: 14 Dec 1905 to 4 Dec 1916)
- Bl. Ciriaco Mar�a Sancha y Herv�s † (Bishop: 10 Jun 1886 to 11 Jul 1892)
- Jos� Sol� y Mercad� † (Auxiliary Bishop: 29 Aug 1925 to Nov 1925)
- �ngel Suqu�a Goicoechea † (Archbishop: 12 Apr 1983 to 28 Jul 1994)
- Mariano Vega Mestre † (Priest: 21 Dec 1918 to 5 Oct 1950)
Source(s)
- Archdiocese of Madrid
- Acta Apostolicae Sedis, Volume 57, Page 150, to Page 152
- Acta Apostolicae Sedis, Volume 83, Page 1,009, and Page 1,010
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