Apostolic Vicariate of Requena
| Apostolic Vicariate of Requena Apostolicus Vicariatus Requenaënsis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Peru |
| Metropolitan | Immediately subject to the Holy See |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 80,000 km2 (31,000 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
145,000 (2010) 128,000 (2010) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Bishop | Juan Tomás Oliver Climent, O.F.M. |
The Apostolic Vicariate of Requena (Latin: Vicariatus Apostolicus Requenaënsis) is a Roman Catholic apostolic vicariate located in the city of Requena in Peru.
History
- March 2, 1956: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Requena from the suppressed Vicariate Apostolic of Ucayali (along with two other vicariates: Vicariate Apostolic of Pucallpa and Vicariate Apostolic of San Ramon).
Leadership
- Vicars Apostolic of Requena (Roman rite)
- Bishop Juan Tomás Oliver Climent, O.F.M. (July 30, 2005 – present)
- Bishop Victor de la Peña Pérez, O.F.M. (May 15, 1987 – July 30, 2005)
- Bishop Odorico Leovigildo Sáiz Pérez, O.F.M. (November 26, 1973 – May 15, 1987)
- Bishop Valeriano Ludovico Arroyo Paniego, O.F.M. (January 26, 1957 – November 26, 1973)
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