Roman Catholic Diocese of Buenaventura
| Diocese of Buenaventura Dioecesis Bonaventurensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Colombia |
| Ecclesiastical province | Cali |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 6,633 km2 (2,561 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2006) 400,900 395,000 (98.5%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 14 November 1952 (63 years ago) |
| Cathedral | Catedral de San Buenaventura |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Héctor Epalza Quintero, P.S.S. |
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Buenaventura (Latin: Bonaventuren(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Buenaventura in the Ecclesiastical province of Cali in Colombia.
History
- 14 November 1952: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Buenaventura from the Diocese of Cali and Apostolic Prefecture of Tumaco
- 30 November 1996: Promoted as Diocese of Buenaventura
Ordinaries
- Vicars Apostolic of Buenaventura (Roman rite)
- Gerardo Valencia Cano, M.X.Y. (1953.03.24 – 1972.01.21)
- Heriberto Correa Yepes, M.X.Y. (1973.01.29 – 1996.11.30)
- Bishops of Buenaventura (Roman rite)
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