The Apostolic Vicariate of Requena ( la, Vicariatus Apostolicus Requenaënsis) is a
Latin Church
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apostolic vicariate of the
Catholic Church
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located in the
episcopal see
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of
Requena in
Peru
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History
* March 2, 1956: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Requena from the suppressed
Vicariate Apostolic of Ucayali (along with two other vicariates:
Vicariate Apostolic of Pucallpa and
Vicariate Apostolic of San Ramon).
Bishops
* Vicars Apostolic of Requena, in reverse chronological order
** Bishop
Juan Tomás Oliver Climent,
O.F.M. (July 30, 2005 – present)
** Bishop
Victor de la Peña Pérez, O.F.M. (May 15, 1987 – July 30, 2005)
** Bishop
Odorico Leovigildo Sáiz Pérez, O.F.M. (November 26, 1973 – May 15, 1987)
** Bishop
Valeriano Ludovico Arroyo Paniego, O.F.M. (January 26, 1957 – November 26, 1973)
Coadjutor bishop
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Juan Tomás Oliver Climent, O.F.M. (2004-2005)
Auxiliary bishop
*
Victor de la Peña Pérez, O.F.M. (1982-1987), appointed Vicar Apostolic here
References
External links
GCatholic.org
Apostolic vicariates
Roman Catholic dioceses in Peru
Christian organizations established in 1956
1956 establishments in Peru
Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
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