Archdiocese of Quito, Ecuador 🇪🇨
The metropolitan archbishop is Archbishop Alfredo José Espinoza Mateus, S.D.B., appointed in 2019.
gcatholic.orgI don’t have live access to current news feeds right now. Here’s what’s typically true about the Archdiocese of Quito, plus how to find the latest updates quickly.
Direct answer
- The Archdiocese of Quito is the metropolitan see for central Ecuador, with its cathedral in Quito. Its current Archbishop as of recent years has been Alfredo José Espinoza Mateus, SDB, appointed in 2019, though leadership can change with new appointments.[10]
How to get the latest news
- Check major Catholic news outlets for Ecuador or the Archdiocese of Quito specifically (Catholic News Agency, Vatican News, Crux, EWTN) and search their Ecuador or Quito sections.
- Look at the archdiocese’s official site or social media channels for press releases, pastoral letters, and local program updates.
- Reputable regional news outlets in Ecuador may report on diocesan events, bishop appointments, synod activities, or parish initiatives.
Context note
- The archdiocese oversees the provinces around Pichincha and surrounding areas and coordinates with its suffragan dioceses; leadership changes or significant events are typically announced publicly by the archdiocese and covered by Catholic media.[2][10]
If you’d like, I can search for the very latest headlines right now or pull recent official statements from the archdiocese’s site and summarize them for you.