Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande
The Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande is the Episcopal Church's diocese in New Mexico and southwest Texas, the portion of the state west of the Pecos River, including the counties of El Paso, Reeves, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Brewster, Presidio, Terrell, Hudspeth and Pecos. The total area of the diocese is 153,394 square miles (397,290 km2). According to the 2006 parochial report, there are 57 active congregations within the diocese. The see is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico and the diocesan cathedral is the Cathedral Church of St. John.
Diocese of the Rio Grande Diœcesis Fluminis Grandis | |
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| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| Territory | New Mexico and Southwest Texas |
| Ecclesiastical province | Province VII |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 153,394 sq mi (397,290 km2) |
| Congregations | 48 (2021) |
| Members | 9,848 (2021) |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Episcopal Church |
| Established | February 10, 1953 |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of St John |
| Current leadership | |
| Bishop | Michael Buerkel Hunn |
| Map | |
Location of the Diocese of the Rio Grande | |
| Website | |
| www.dioceserg.org | |
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