Roman Catholic Diocese of Neiva
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Colombia |
| Metropolitan: | Ibagué |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 10,523 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
430,000 (2004) 409,126 (95.1%) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Ramón Darío Molina Jaramillo, O.F.M. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Neiva {Latin: Neiven(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Neiva in the Ecclesiastical province of Ibagué in Colombia.
[edit] History
- July 24, 1972: Established as Diocese of Neiva from the Diocese of Garzón-Neiva
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Neiva (Roman rite)
- Bishop Ramón Darío Molina Jaramillo, O.F.M. (2001.01.19 – present)
- Bishop Hernando Rojas Ramirez (1985.07.01 – 2001.01.19)
- Archbishop Rafael Sarmiento Peralta (1972.07.24 – 1985.01.12)

