Roman Catholic Diocese of Maturín explained

Jurisdiction:Diocese
Maturín
Latin:Dioecesis Maturinensis
Country:Venezuela
Rite:Latin Rite
Established:24 May 1958 (years ago)
Cathedral:Catedral Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Area Km2:28,900
Population:700,000
Population As Of:2004
Catholics:610,000
Catholics Percent:87.1

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Maturín (Latin: Dioecesis Maturinensis) is a diocese located in the city of Maturín in the ecclesiastical province of Ciudad Bolívar in Venezuela.

History

On 24 May 1958 Pope Pius XII established the Diocese of Maturín from the Diocese of Ciudad Bolívar.

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