Apostolic Vicariate of Guapi explained

Jurisdiction:Apostolic Vicariate
Guapi
Latin:Apostolicus Vicariatus Guapiensis
Country: Colombia
Area Km2:10,000
Population:132,000
Population As Of:2010
Catholics:128,000
Catholics Percent:97
Parishes:5
Denomination:Catholic Church
Rite:Roman Rite
Established:5 April 1954 (years ago)
Cathedral:Catedral de La Inmaculada Concepción
Bishop Title:Vicar Apostolic
Emeritus Bishops:Rafael Morales Duque, O.F.M.
Map:Mapa Vicariato Apostolico de Guapi.svg

The Vicariate Apostolic of Guapi (Latin: Apostolicus Vicariatus Guapiensis) in the Catholic Church is located in the town of Guapi, Cauca in Colombia.

History

On 5 April 1954 Pope Pius XII established the Prefecture Apostolic of Guapi from the Prefecture Apostolic of Tumaco. Blessed John Paul II elevated it to a Vicariate Apostolic on 13 February 2001.[1] [2]

Ordinaries

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vicariate Apostolic of Guapi. Catholic Hierarchy. 2013-04-16.
  2. Web site: Apostolic Vicariate of Guapi. Giga Catholic. 2013-04-16.