Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Leguízamo-Solano explained

Jurisdiction:Apostolic Vicariate
Puerto Leguízamo-Solano
Latin:Apostolicus Vicariatus Portus Leguizamensis-Solanensis
Country:Colombia
Area Km2:64,000
Population:46,000
Population As Of:2013
Catholics:36,000
Catholics Percent:87.3
Parishes:6
Denomination:Catholic Church
Rite:Roman Rite
Established:21 February 2013 (years ago)
Cathedral:Catedral Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Bishop Title:Apostolic Vicar
Map:Mapa Vicariato de Puerto Leguizamo - Solano.svg

The Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Leguízamo-Solano (Latin: Apostolicus Vicariatus Portus Leguizamensis-Solanensis) is a Latin missionary pre-diocesan jurisdiction of the Catholic Church in southern Colombia.

It is exempt, i.e. directly dependent on the Holy See, not part of any ecclesiastical province.

Its cathedral episcopal see is Catedral Nuestra Señora del Carmen, dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, located in the town of Puerto Leguízamo, in Putumayo department.

History

On 21 February 2013 Pope Benedict XVI established the Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Leguízamo–Solano, on territory split off from the then Apostolic Vicariate of San Vicente-Puerto Leguízamo, the remainder of which was soon after renamed the Apostolic Vicariate of San Vicente del Caguán.[1] [2]

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Notes and References

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