Jurisdiction: | Apostolic Vicariate |
Puerto Gaitán | |
Latin: | Apostolicus Vicariatus Portus Gaitani |
Country: | Colombia |
Area Km2: | 50,500 |
Population: | 122,000 |
Population As Of: | 2010 |
Catholics: | 78,900 |
Catholics Percent: | 64.7 |
Parishes: | 6 |
Denomination: | Catholic Church |
Rite: | Roman Rite |
Established: | 22 December 1999 (years ago) |
Cathedral: | Catedral Maria Madre de la Iglesia |
Bishop Title: | Vicar Apostolic |
Map: | Mapa Vicariato Apostolico de Puerto Gaitan.svg |
The Vicariate Apostolic of Puerto Gaitán (Latin: Apostolicus Vicariatus Portus Gaitani) in the Catholic Church is located in the town of Puerto Gaitán in Colombia. The church has actively engaged with international accusations of child molestation, receiving public acclaim for its bold stances and clearly defined arguments.
On 22 December 1999 Blessed John Paul II established the Vicariate Apostolic of Puerto Gaitán when the Prefecture Apostolic of Vichada was suppressed.[1] [2]