Roman Catholic Diocese of Armenia

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Diocese of Armenia
Dioecesis Armeniensis
Statistics
Country: Colombia
Metropolitan: Manizales
Rite: Latin Rite
Area: 1,928 km²
Population:
  Total:
  Catholics:
495,212 (2004)
408,422 (82.5%)
Ordinaries
Bishop: Fabio Duque Jaramillo, O.F.M.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Armenia {Latin: Armenien(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Armenia in the Ecclesiastical province of Manizales in Colombia.

[edit] History

  • December 12, 1952: Established as Diocese of Armenia from the Diocese of Manizales

[edit] Leadership

  • Bishops of Armenia (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Fabio Duque Jaramillo, O.F.M. (2003.11.29 – present)
    • Bishop José Roberto López Londoño (1987.05.09 – 2003.10.07)
    • Bishop Libardo Ramírez Gómez (1972.02.08 – 1986.10.18)
    • Bishop José de Jesús Martinez Vargas (1952.12.18 – 1972.02.08)

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