Roman Catholic Diocese of Puerto Cabello explained

Jurisdiction:Diocese
Puerto Cabello
Latin:Dioecesis Portus Cabellensis
Country:Venezuela
Rite:Latin Rite
Established:5 July 1994 (years ago)
Cathedral:Catedral San José
Area Km2:729
Population:300,000
Population As Of:2004
Catholics:270,000
Catholics Percent:90.0
Emeritus Bishops:Ramón José Viloria Pinzón, S.O.D.
Map:Diócesis de Puerto Cabello.svg

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Puerto Cabello (Latin: Dioecesis Portus Cabellensis) is a diocese located in the city of Puerto Cabello in the ecclesiastical province of Valencia en Venezuela in Venezuela.

History

On 5 July 1994, John Paul II established the Diocese of Puerto Cabello from Metropolitan Archdiocese of Valencia.

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