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Chihuahua

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The Diocese of Chihuahua, in the north of Mexico, comprises the State of Chihuahua, with a population of about 327,000, mostly Indians and mestisos. The diocese was erected in 1891, and has had two bishops: José de J. Ortiz, promoted to the archbishopric of Guadalajara, and Nicholas Perez Gavilan. There are 42 parishes, 64 churches and chapels, and a seminary with 50 seminarists.

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Obstat, Nihil. Lafort, Remy, Censor. Entry for 'Chihuahua'. The Catholic Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​c/chihuahua.html. Robert Appleton Company. New York. 1914.
 
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