Bishop Hermenegildo José Torres Asanza was named Bishop of Guaranda, Ecuador.
The diocese had been vacant since Bishop Skiper Bladimir Yáñez Calvachi was named Bishop of Babahoyo in March 2018.
Bishop Torres Asanza has been serving as Auxiliary Bishop of Machala.
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04 October 2018
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- Orozco Mengibar named Guadix Bishop
- Mellino named Titular Bishop
- Sousa Valério named Portugal, Military Bishop
- Bessa Taipa retired, Esteves Domingues named Porto...
- Caride named San Isidro Auxiliary
- Holley removed as Memphis Bishop
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- Blouin retired, Menezes named Lae Bishop
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