Diocese of Stella Maris

Not to be confused with Stella Maris (seafarers' ministry).
Diocese of Stella Maris

Dioecesis Stella Maris
Location
CountryDominican Republic
Ecclesiastical provinceProvince of Santo Domingo
Statistics
Area588.87 km2 (227.36 sq mi)
Population
  • Total
  • Catholics
  • (as of 2025)
  • 1,291,516
  • 943,762 (73.1%)
Parishes64
Information
DenominationRoman Catholic
RiteLatin Rite
Established27 August 2025
CathedralStella Maris Cathedral
Patron saintOur Lady, Star of the Sea
Current leadership
PopeLeo XIV
BishopManuel Antonio Ruíz de la Rosa

The Diocese of Stella Maris (Latin: Dioecesis Stella Maris) is a Roman Catholic suffragan diocese of the Archdiocese of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. It was established in 2025.

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