# diocese of Santiago de los Caballeros

> former diocese of the Roman Catholic Church

**Wikidata**: [Q102346084](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q102346084)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/diocese-of-santiago-de-los-caballeros

## Summary
The Diocese of Santiago de los Caballeros was a former diocese of the Roman Catholic Church that existed from 1953 until its dissolution on 14 February 1994, after which it was replaced by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Santiago de los Caballeros.

## Key Facts
- **Alias:** Diócesis de Santiago  
- **Inception (founding year):** 1953  
- **Instance of:** diocese of the Catholic Church (with qualifier  linking to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Santiago de los Caballeros)  
- **Instance of:** former entity (with qualifier start_time = 1994-02-14)  
- **Replaced by:** Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Santiago de los Caballeros  
- **Wikidata description:** former diocese of the Roman Catholic Church  
- **Dissolved/abolished/demolished date:** 14 February 1994  
- **Position held by head of the organization:** Roman Catholic Bishop of Santiago de los Caballeros  

## FAQs
**What was the Diocese of Santiago de los Caballeros?**  
It was a former diocese of the Roman Catholic Church that operated under the name Diócesis de Santiago.

**When was the Diocese of Santiago de los Caballeros established?**  
The diocese was established in 1953.

**When did the Diocese of Santiago de los Caballeros cease to exist?**  
It was dissolved on 14 February 1994.

**What entity replaced the Diocese of Santiago de los Caballeros?**  
It was replaced by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Santiago de los Caballeros.

**What is an alternative name for the Diocese of Santiago de los Caballeros?**  
An alternative name is Diócesis de Santiago.

**How is the Diocese of Santiago de los Caballeros classified in knowledge bases?**  
It is classified both as a diocese of the Catholic Church and as a former entity, with the latter classification indicating its termination starting 14 February 1994.

**Who held the leading position in the Diocese of Santiago de los Caballeros?**  
The head of the diocese held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Santiago de los Caballeros.

## Why It Matters
The diocese marks an important stage in the development of the Catholic Church’s ecclesiastical structure in the region, representing a period when a diocese was later elevated to an archdiocese. Its transition from diocese to archdiocese reflects growth and reorganization within the Church hierarchy. As a former entity, it provides a clear example of how ecclesiastical jurisdictions can be modified over time, offering insight into the administrative history of the Church.

## Notable For
- Being a diocese that existed from 1953 to 1994  
- Being succeeded by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Santiago de los Caballeros  
- Carrying the alias Diócesis de Santiago  
- Being classified as both a diocese of the Catholic Church and a former entity  
- Having its head hold the title of Roman Catholic Bishop of Santiago de los Caballeros  

## Body
### Overview
The Diocese of Santiago de los Caballeros was a former diocese of the Roman Catholic Church. It is known by the alias Diócesis de Santiago.

### Establishment
The diocese was inaugurated in 1953, marking the beginning of its operation as a Catholic ecclesiastical jurisdiction.

### Classification
In knowledge bases the diocese is recorded as an instance of two categories:  
- diocese of the Catholic Church, with a qualifier linking it to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Santiago de los Caballeros (property )  
- former entity, with a qualifier indicating that its status as a former entity started on 14 February 1994  

### Dissolution
The diocese was dissolved, abolished, or demolished on 14 February 1994. This date serves as the start_time qualifier for its classification as a former entity.

### Successor
Following its dissolution, the diocese was replaced by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Santiago de los Caballeros, which assumed its ecclesiastical territory and functions.

### Leadership
The highest position within the diocese was that of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Santiago de los Caballeros. The individual holding this role served as the head of the organization during its existence.

### Relationships
- **Related class:** former entity (indicating an entity that no longer operates or is terminated)  
- **Replaced by:** Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Santiago de los Caballeros  
- **Alias:** Diócesis de Santiago  

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