Roman Catholic Diocese of Yopal
| 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 (16 years ago) |
| Cathedral | Catedral San José |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Misael Vacca Ramirez |
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Cathedral of St. Joseph
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Yopal (Latin: Yopalensis) 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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