Roman Catholic Diocese of San José del Guaviare
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Colombia |
| Metropolitan: | Villavicencio |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 42,327 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
120,000 (2004) 108,500 (90.4%) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral San José |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Guillermo Orozco Montoya |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of San José del Guaviare {Latin: Sancti Iosephi a Guaviare} is a diocese located in the city of San José del Guaviare in the Ecclesiastical province of Villavicencio in Colombia.
[edit] History
- January 19, 1989: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of San José del Guaviare from the Apostolic Prefecture of Mitú
- October 29, 1999: Promoted as Diocese of San José del Guaviare
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of San José del Guaviare (Roman rite)
- Bishop Guillermo Orozco Montoya (2006.01.17 – present)
- Bishop Belarmino Correa Yepes, M.X.Y. (1999.10.29 – 2006.01.17)
- Vicars Apostolic of San José del Guaviare (Roman rite)
- Bishop Belarmino Correa Yepes, M.X.Y. (1989.01.19 – 1999.10.29)
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