Military Ordinariate of Chile


The Military Bishopric of Chile is a Latin Church military ordinariate of the Catholic Church. Immediately exempt to the Holy See, it provides pastoral care to Roman Catholics serving in the Chilean Armed Forces and their families.

History

It was first established as a military vicariate on 3 May 1910 with the first military vicar appointment on 27 May 1910. It was elevated to a military ordinariate 21 July 1986. The military ordinary's seat is located at the Military [Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Santiago|Military Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel] in the city of Santiago, Chile.

Bishops

Office holders

;Military vicars
;Military ordinaries

Auxiliary bishop