Roman Catholic Diocese of Yopal
Appearance
Diocese of Yopal Dioecesis Yopalensis | |
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Location | |
Country | Colombia |
Ecclesiastical province | Tunja |
Statistics | |
Area | 17,725 km2 (6,844 sq mi) |
Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2004) 328,937 242,000 (73.6%) |
Information | |
Rite | Latin Rite |
Established | 29 October 1999 (25 years ago) |
Cathedral | Catedral San José |
Current leadership | |
Pope | Francis |
Bishop | Misael Vacca Ramirez |
Map | |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Yopal (Template:Lang-la) is a diocese located in the city of Yopal in the Ecclesiastical province of Tunja in Colombia.
History
- 29 October 1999: Established as Diocese of Yopal from the Apostolic Vicariate of Casanare
Ordinaries
- Olavio López Duque, O.A.R. (Apostolic Administrator 1999.10.29 – 2001.06.22)
- Misael Vacca Ramirez (2001.06.22 – present)
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