Apostolic Exarchate of Argentina (Melkite Greek)

Past and Present Ordinaries

• Georges Nicolas Haddad, S.M.S.P. (20 Apr 2002 Appointed - 19 Dec 2005 Resigned)
• Jean-Abdo Arbach, B.C. (17 Oct 2006 Appointed - 23 Jun 2012 Confirmed, Archbishop of Homs (-Hama-Jabrud) (Melkite Greek))
• Ibrahim Salameh, S.M.S.P. (15 Aug 2013 Appointed - 14 Jan 2023 Retired)

Historical Summary

Statistics

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2009	300,000				3	3	100,000		3		3	ap2010
2011	305,400				5	5	61,080	1	5		3	ap2014
2016	310,700				5	5	62,140	1	5		3	ap2017
2019	327,000				5	5	65,400	1	5		3	ap2020
2021	333,000									1	3	ap2022

Note: Any changes in boundaries over time are not indicated in the above table.

Affiliated Bishops, Living

• Jean Abou Charouche, S.M.S.P. (Apostolic Administrator: 14 Jan 2023)
• Jean-Abdo Arbach, B.C. (Apostolic Exarch: 17 Oct 2006 to 23 Jun 2012)
• Georges Nicolas Haddad, S.M.S.P. (Apostolic Exarch: 20 Apr 2002 to 19 Dec 2005)
• Ibrahim Salameh, S.M.S.P. (Apostolic Exarch: 15 Aug 2013 to 14 Jan 2023)

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Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

• None