Roman Catholic Diocese of Acarigua–Araure
| Diocese of Acarigua–Araure Dioecesis Acariguaruensi | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Venezuela |
| Ecclesiastical province | Barquisimeto |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 5,510 km2 (2,130 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2005) 550,000 485,000 (88.2%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 27 December 2002 (12 years ago) |
| Cathedral | Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Corteza |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Vacant |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Acarigua–Araure (Latin: Acariguaruen(sis)) is a diocese located in the cities of Acarigua and Araure in the Ecclesiastical province of Barquisimeto in Venezuela.
History
On 27 December 2002 Blessed John Paul II established as Diocese of Acarigua – Araure from the Diocese of Guanare.
Ordinaries
- Joaquín José Morón Hidalgo (2002.12.27 – 2013.10.30)
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