Apostolic Vicariate of Tierradentro explained

Jurisdiction:	Apostolic Vicariate
Tierradentro
Latin:	Apostolicus Vicariatus Tierradentroënsis
Country:	Colombia
Area Km2:	2,087
Population:	66,500
Population As Of:	2010
Catholics:	55,500
Catholics Percent:	83.5
Parishes:	10
Denomination:	Catholic Church
Rite:	Roman Rite
Established:	13 May 1921 (years ago)
Cathedral:	Catedral San Antonio de Ambostá de Belalcázar
Bishop:	Sede Vacante^[1]
Bishop Title:	Vicar Apostolic
Emeritus Bishops:	Óscar Augusto Múnera Ochoa Edgar Hernando Tirado Mazo, M.X.Y.

The Apostolic Vicariate of Tierradentro (la|Apostolicus Vicariatus Tierradentroënsis) in the Catholic Church is located in the town of Belalcázar in the municipality of Páez, Cauca, in Colombia.

History

On 13 May 1921 Pope Benedict XV established the Prefecture Apostolic of Tierradentro from the Archdiocese of Popayán. Blessed John Paul II elevated the prefecture to an Apostolic Vicariate on 17 February 2000.^{[2] [3]} Most recent vicar apostolic of Tirrradentro Bishop Oscar Augusto Múnera Ochoa resigned on 20 July 2024 amid sex abuse allegations.^[4]

Ordinaries

• Emilio Larquère, C.M. † (9 Nov 1923 – 3 Jul 1948) Died
• Enrique Alejandro Vallejo Bernal, C.M. † (27 Oct 1950 – 1977) Resigned
• Germán Garcia Isaza, C.M. † (21 Jul 1977 – 18 Jun 1988) Appointed, Bishop of Caldas
• Jorge García Isaza, C.M. (5 May 1989 – 25 Apr 2003) Resigned
• Edgar Hernando Tirado Mazo, M.X.Y. (19 Dec 2003 – 5 Jun 2015)
• Óscar Augusto Múnera Ochoa (5 Jun 2015 – 20 Jul 2024) Resigned

See also

• Roman Catholicism in Colombia

Notes and References

1. News: Resignations and Appointments, 20.07.2024. Holy See Press Office. 20 July 2024. 20 July 2024.
2. Web site: Vicariate Apostolic of Tierradentro. Catholic Hierarchy. 2013-04-16.
3. Web site: Apostolic Vicariate of Tierradentro. Giga Catholic. 2013-04-16.
4. News: Pope Francis accepts the resignation of a Colombian bishop mentioned in a book on sexual abuse. Manuel. Rueda. Associated Press. 20 July 2024. 20 July 2024.