Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Gaitán explained

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.

History

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]

Vicars Apostolic

See also

Notes and References

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