Military Ordinariate of Colombia explained

Military Ordinariate of Colombia
Local:Obispado Castrense de Colombia
Country:Colombia
Province:Immediately exempt to the Holy See
Denomination:Catholic Church
Sui Iuris Church:Latin Church
Rite:Roman Rite
Established:13 October 1949 (years ago)
Bishop Title:Bishop
Emeritus Bishops:Fabio Suescún Mutis
Website:https://obispadocastrensecolombia.org/

The Military Bishopric of Colombia (Spanish; Castilian: Obispado Castrense de Colombia) is a Latin Church military ordinariate of the Catholic Church. Immediately exempt to the Holy See, it provides pastoral care to Catholics serving in the Colombian Armed Forces and their families.

History

It was first established as a military vicariate on 13 October 1949,[1] with the first military vicar was appointed on 14 July 1950. It was elevated to a military ordinariate on 21 July 1986. The military ordinary's seat is located at the Military Cathedral of Jesus Christ Redeemer (Catedral Castrense Jesucristo Redentor) in the city of Bogotá.

Office holders

Military vicars

Military ordinaries

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Bock . Martin . Religion Within the Armed Forces: Military Chaplaincy in an International Comparison . 1998 . Sozialwissenschaftliches Institut der Bundeswehr . 69-70 . 4 February 2024 . en.