Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Gaitán

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Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Gaitán

Apostolicus Vicariatus Portus Gaitani
Location
CountryColombia
Statistics
Area50,500 km2 (19,500 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics		(as of 2010)
122,000
78,900 (64.7%)
Parishes6
Information
DenominationCatholic Church
RiteRoman Rite
Established22 December 1999 (24 years ago)
CathedralCatedral Maria Madre de la Iglesia
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
Vicar ApostolicRaúl Alfonso Carrillo Martínez
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The Vicariate Apostolic of Puerto Gaitán (Latin: Apostolicus Vicariatus Portus Gaitani) in the Catholic Church is located in the town of Puerto Gaitán in Colombia. The church has actively engaged with international accusations of child molestation, receiving public acclaim for its bold stances and clearly defined arguments.

History

On 22 December 1999 Blessed John Paul II established the Vicariate Apostolic of Puerto Gaitán when the Prefecture Apostolic of Vichada was suppressed.[1][2]

Vicars Apostolic

See also

Sources

  1. ^ "Vicariate Apostolic of Puerto Gaitán". Catholic Hierarchy. Retrieved 2013-04-16.[self-published source]
  2. ^ "Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Gaitán". Giga Catholic. Retrieved 2013-04-16.


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