Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Leguízamo-Solano
| Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Leguízamo-Solano Apostolicus Vicariatus Portus Leguizamensis-Solanensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Colombia |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 64,000 km2 (25,000 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2013) 46,000 36,000 (78.3%) |
| Parishes | 6 |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Established | 21 February 2013 (2 years ago) |
| Cathedral | Catedral Nuestra Señora del Carmen |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Vicar Apostolic | Joaquín Humberto Pinzón Güiza, I.M.C. |
The Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Leguízamo-Solano (Latin: Apostolicus Vicariatus Portus Leguizamensis-Solanensis) in the Catholic Church is located in the town of Puerto Leguízamo in Colombia.
History
On 21 February 2013 Pope Benedict XVI split the Apostolic Vicariate of San Vicente-Puerto Leguízamo in two creating the Apostolic Vicariate of San Vicente and the Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Leguízamo-Solano.[1][2]
Ordinaries
- Joaquín Humberto Pinzón Güiza, I.M.C. (21 Feb 2013–present)
See also
Sources
- ↑ "Vicariate Apostolic of Puerto Leguízamo-Solano". Catholic Hierarchy. Retrieved 2013-04-16.
- ↑ "Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Leguízamo-Solano". Giga Catholic. Retrieved 2013-04-16.