Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Santa Fe - History

History

Pope Pius IX created the Apostolic Vicariate of New Mexico on July 19, 1850 and installed its first bishop. Three years later, it became a full diocese, taking the name of its principal city home. In response to the growth of Catholicism in the area, the diocese was elevated to an archdiocese on February 12, 1875.

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