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List of dioceses

Episcopal Conference of Nicaragua

Ecclesiastical province of Managua

* Archdiocese of Managua ** Diocese of Bluefields ** Diocese of Estelí ** Diocese of Granada ** Diocese of Jinotega ** Diocese of Juigalpa ** Diocese of León en Nicaragua ** Diocese of Matagalpa ** Diocese of Siuna

References

Catholic-Hierarchy entry

{{Roman Catholic dioceses in the Nicaragua *

Catholic dioceses