Roman Catholic Diocese of Vélez
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Statistics | |
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Country: | Colombia |
Metropolitan: | Bucaramanga |
Rite: | Latin Rite |
Area: | 4,958 km² |
Population: Total: Catholics: |
200,000 (2004) 180,000 (90.0%) |
Ordinaries | |
Bishop: | Luis Albeiro Cortés Rendón |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Vélez {Latin: Velezan(us)} is a diocese located in the city of Vélez in the Ecclesiastical province of Bucaramanga in Colombia.
[edit] History
- May 14, 2003: Established as Diocese of Vélez from the Diocese of Socorro y San Gil
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Vélez (Roman rite)
- Bishop Luis Albeiro Cortés Rendón (May 14, 2003 – present)