Diocese of Punto Fijo
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Diocese of Punto Fijo Dioecesis Punctifixensis | |
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 Cathedral of Our Lady of Coromoto | |
| Location | |
| Country | Venezuela |
| Ecclesiastical province | Coro |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 3,405 km2 (1,315 sq mi) |
Population
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| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 12 July 1997 (28 years ago) |
| Cathedral | Catedral Nuestra Señora de Coromoto |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop | Carlos Alfredo Cabezas Mendoza |
| Map | |
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Punto Fijo (Latin: Dioecesis Punctifixensis) is a diocese located in the city of Punto Fijo in the ecclesiastical province of Coro in western Venezuela.[1][2]
History
[edit]On 12 July 1997 Pope John Paul II established the Diocese of Punto Fijo from the Diocese of Coro.[2]
In 2020, the Papal Foundation awarded the Diocese a grant of $15,600 for meals for children and seniors.[3] In 2026, formation discernment was held in the Diocese, organized by the Pontifical Mission Society.[4]
Bishops
[edit]- Juan María Leonardi Villasmil (12 July 1997 - 7 June 2014)
- Carlos Alfredo Cabezas Mendoza (4 June 2016 - present ) [1][5]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b Information Services Latin America, Volume 58. ISLA. 2003. p. 231. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
- ^ a b "Diocese of Punto Fijo, Venezuela". GCatholic.org. 20 March 2026. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
- ^ "A 'Thank You' from Venezuela". The Papal Foundation. 2020. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
The Bishop of the Diocese of Punto Fijo, Venezuela, requested financial support of $15,600 for a period of three months to purchase food for the Mother Teresa Soup Kitchen, the parish meal programs and for the House of Mercy.
- ^ "VENEZUELA: FORMATION TIME FOR ADOLESCENTS, YOUNG ADULTS OF THE MISSIONARY CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE SOCIETY, AND FAMILIES". Pontifical Mission Society. 24 February 2026. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
- ^ "Diocese of Punto Fijo, Venezuela: Prelates ... Ordinaries". GCatholic.org. 20 March 2026. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
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