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Roman Catholic Diocese Of Montería
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Montería () is a diocese located in the city of Montería in the ecclesiastical province of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cartagena, Cartagena in Colombia. History * 20 November 1954: Established as Diocese of Montería from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cartagena and Apostolic Vicariate of San Jorge Ordinaries *Rubén Isaza Restrepo (1956.11.04 – 1959.11.02) Appointed, Bishop of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Ibagué, Ibagué *José de Jesús Pimiento Rodríguez (1959.12.30 – 1964.02.29) Appointed, Bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Garzón, Garzón-Neiva; future Cardinal *Miguel Antonio Medina y Medina (1964.03.23 – 1972.05.20) *Samuel Silverio Buitrago Trujillo, Congregation of the Mission, C.M. (1972.12.18 – 1976.10.11) Appointed, Archbishop of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Popayán, Popayán *Carlos José Ruiseco Vieira (1977.03.28 – 1983.09.23) Appointed, Archbishop of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cartagena, Cartagena *Ramón Darà ...
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Colombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country primarily located in South America with Insular region of Colombia, insular regions in North America. The Colombian mainland is bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the north, Venezuela to the east and northeast, Brazil to the southeast, Peru and Ecuador to the south and southwest, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and Panama to the northwest. Colombia is divided into 32 Departments of Colombia, departments. The Capital District of Bogotá is also the List of cities in Colombia by population, country's largest city hosting the main financial and cultural hub. Other major urban areas include Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla, Cartagena, Colombia, Cartagena, Santa Marta, Cúcuta, Ibagué, Villavicencio and Bucaramanga. It covers an area of 1,141,748 square kilometers (440,831 sq mi) and has a population of around 52 million. Its rich cultural heritage—including language, religion, cuisine, and art—reflects its history as a co ...
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Roman Catholic Diocese Of Garzón
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Garzón () is a diocese located in the city of Garzón in the ecclesiastical province of Ibagué in Colombia. History * 20 May 1900: Established as Diocese of Garzón from the Diocese of Tolima * 25 February 1964: Renamed as Diocese of Garzón-Neiva * 24 July 1972: Renamed as Diocese of Garzón Bishops Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order ; Bishops of Garzón, below * Fabio Duque Jaramillo, O.F.M. (2012.06.11 – 2022.02.09) * Rigoberto Corredor Bermúdez (2003.12.19 – 2011.07.15) * Libardo Ramírez Gómez (1986.10.18 – 2003.03.15) * Ramón Mantilla Duarte, C.Ss.R. (1977.04.26 – 1985.10.25), appointed Bishop of Ipiales * Octavio Betancourt Arango (1975.11.10 – 1977.04.26) * José de Jesús Pimiento Rodríguez (1964.02.29 – 1975.05.22), appointed Archbishop of Manizales; future Cardinal ; Bishop of Garzón-Neiva, below * Gerardo Martínez Madrigal (1964.02.25 – 1964.02.29) ; Bishops of Garzón, below * Gerardo Martínez Mad ...
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Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province Of Cartagena
As of June 21, 2024, the Catholic Church in its entirety comprises 3,172 ecclesiastical jurisdictions, including over 652 Diocese#Archdiocese, archdioceses and 2,249 dioceses, as well as apostolic vicariates, apostolic exarchates, apostolic administrations, apostolic prefectures, military ordinariates, personal ordinariates, personal prelatures, territorial prelate, territorial prelatures, territorial abbacy, territorial abbacies and mission sui juris, missions ''sui juris'' around the world. In addition to these jurisdictions, there are 2,100 titular sees (bishoprics, archbishoprics and metropolitanates). This is a structural list to show the relationships of each diocese to one another, grouped by ecclesiastical province, within each episcopal conference, within each continent or other geographical area. Map Types of Catholic dioceses This refers to Catholic dioceses in the world, of all Latin or Eastern churches, . ''Additional types, exclusively for the Eastern Ch ...
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Roman Catholic Dioceses In Colombia
The diocesan system of Roman Catholic church government in Colombia comprises thirteen ecclesiastical provinces each headed by an archbishop. The provinces are in turn subdivided into 52 dioceses and 13 archdioceses each headed by a bishop or an archbishop. List of Dioceses Ecclesiastical province of Barranquilla * Archdiocese of Barranquilla ** Diocese of El Banco ** Diocese of Riohacha ** Diocese of Santa Marta ** Diocese of Valledupar Ecclesiastical province of Bogotá * Archdiocese of Bogotá ** Diocese of Engativá ** Diocese of Facatativá ** Diocese of Fontibón ** Diocese of Girardot ** Diocese of Soacha ** Diocese of Zipaquirá Ecclesiastical province of Bucaramanga * Archdiocese of Bucaramanga ** Diocese of Barrancabermeja ** Diocese of Málaga-Soatá ** Diocese of Socorro y San Gil ** Diocese of Vélez Ecclesiastical province of Cali * Archdiocese of Cali ** Diocese of Buenaventura ** Diocese of Buga ** Diocese of Cartago ** Diocese of Palmira ...
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Roman Catholicism In Colombia
The Colombian Catholic Church, or Catholic Church in Colombia, is the branch of the Catholic Church in the South American nation of Colombia. Organization It is organized into 13 ecclesiastical provinces, subdivided into 13 archdioceses and 52 dioceses, and a Maronite apostolic exarchate. Over 120 religious orders, institutes, and lay organizations run hundreds of primary and secondary schools, hospitals, clinics, orphanages, colleges, and 8 universities across the country. The best known are Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (in Bogotá) and Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (in Cali), both Jesuit universities. Based on studies and a survey, about 90% of the Colombian population adheres to Christianity, the majority of which (70.9%) are Catholic, while 16.7% adhere to Protestantism (primarily Evangelicalism) or other Christian groups. In 2020, almost 10,000 priests and over 12,000 nuns served over 4,500 parishes. History Catholicism was introduced to the country in 1508. Two ...
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Roman Catholic Diocese Of Chiquinquirá
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiquinquirá () is a diocese located in the city of Chiquinquirá in the ecclesiastical province of Tunja in Colombia. History *26 April 1977: Established as Diocese of Chiquinquirá from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Tunja Ordinaries * Alberto Giraldo Jaramillo, P.S.S. (26 Apr 1977 – 26 Jul 1983) Appointed, Bishop of Cúcuta *Alvaro Raúl Jarro Tobos † (19 Jun 1984 – 24 Jun 1997) Appointed, Bishop of Colombia, Military *Héctor Luis Gutiérrez Pabón (2 Feb 1998 – 6 Aug 2003) Appointed, Bishop of Engativá *Luis Felipe Sánchez Aponte (11 Feb 2004 – 06 Jun 2025) *Ramón Alberto Rolón Güepsa (06 Jun 2025 – present) See also *Roman Catholicism in Colombia The Colombian Catholic Church, or Catholic Church in Colombia, is the branch of the Catholic Church in the South American nation of Colombia. Organization It is organized into 13 ecclesiastical provinces, subdivided into 13 archdioceses and 5 ... Sources External links G ...
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Roman Catholic Diocese Of Cúcuta
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Cúcuta () is a diocese located in the city of Cúcuta in the ecclesiastical province of Nueva Pamplona in Colombia. History *29 May 1956: Established as Diocese of Cúcuta from the Diocese of Nueva Pamplona Ordinaries *Luis Pérez Hernández, C.I.M. † (29 May 1956 – 28 Jun 1959) Died *Pablo Correa León † (22 Jul 1959 – 27 Jul 1970) Resigned * Pedro Rubiano Sàenz (2 Jun 1971 – 26 Mar 1983) Appointed, Coadjutor Archbishop of Cali * Alberto Giraldo Jaramillo, P.S.S. (26 Jul 1983 – 18 Dec 1990) Appointed, Archbishop of Popayán *Rubén Salazar Gómez (11 Feb 1992 – 18 Mar 1999) Appointed, Archbishop of Barranquilla *Oscar Urbina Ortega (9 Nov 1999 – 30 Nov 2007) Appointed, Archbishop of Villavicencio * Jaime Prieto Amaya † (1 Dec 2008 – 25 Aug 2010) Died *Julio César Vidal Ortiz (16 Jul 2011 – 24 Jul 2015) Resigned *Víctor Manuel Ochoa Cadavid (24 Jul 2015 – 7 Dec 2020) Appointed, Bishop of Colombia, Military *José Libardo ...
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Roman Catholic Diocese Of Neiva
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Neiva () is a diocese located in the city of Neiva in the ecclesiastical province of Ibagué in Colombia. History * 24 July 1972: Established as Diocese of Neiva from the Diocese of Garzón-Neiva Ordinaries *Rafael Sarmiento Peralta (1972.07.24 – 1985.01.12) Appointed, Archbishop of Nueva Pamplona *Hernando Rojas Ramirez (1985.07.01 – 2001.01.19) * Ramón Darío Molina Jaramillo, O.F.M. (2001.01.19 – 2012.02.04) * Froilán Tiberio Casas Ortíz (since 2012.02.04) See also *Roman Catholicism in Colombia The Colombian Catholic Church, or Catholic Church in Colombia, is the branch of the Catholic Church in the South American nation of Colombia. Organization It is organized into 13 ecclesiastical provinces, subdivided into 13 archdioceses and 5 ... * Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Neiva Sources External links Catholic Hierarchy Roman Catholic dioceses in Colombia Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of Ibagué Christian o ...
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Order Of Friars Minor
The Order of Friars Minor (commonly called the Franciscans, the Franciscan Order, or the Seraphic Order; Post-nominal letters, postnominal abbreviation OFM) is a Mendicant orders, mendicant Catholic religious order, founded in 1209 by Francis of Assisi. The order adheres to the teachings and spiritual disciplines of the founder and of his main associates and followers, such as Clare of Assisi, Anthony of Padua, and Elizabeth of Hungary, among many others. The Order of Friars Minor is the largest of the contemporary Religious institute#Categorization, First Orders within the Franciscan movement. Francis began preaching around 1207 and traveled to Rome to seek approval of his order from Pope Innocent III in 1209. The original Rule of Saint Francis approved by the pope disallowed ownership of property, requiring members of the order to beg for food while preaching. The austerity was meant to emulate the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Franciscans traveled and preached in the ...
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Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Popayán
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Popayán () is an archdiocese located in the city of Popayán in Colombia. History *22 August 1546: Established as Diocese of Popayán from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Panamá, Diocese of Panamá *20 June 1900: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Popayán Ordinaries Bishops of Popayán #Juan Valle (27 August 1547 – 1563) #Agustín Gormaz Velasco, Order of Saint Augustine, OSA (1 March 1564 – 1590) #Domingo de Ulloa, Dominican Order, OP (9 December 1591 – 3 April 1598), appointed Bishop of Michoacán, México #Juan de La Roca (5 July 1599 – 7 September 1605) #Juan González de Mendoza, Juan Pedro González de Mendoza, Order of Saint Augustine, OSA (17 November 1608 – 14 February 1618) #Ambrosio Vallejo Mejia, Carmelites, O. Carm. (2 December 1619 – 27 January 1631), appointed Bishop of Trujillo, Peru #Feliciano de la Vega Padilla (10 February 1631 – 5 September 1633), appointed Bishop of La Paz, Bolivia #Diego Montoya ...
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Congregation Of The Mission
The Congregation of the Mission (), abbreviated CM and commonly called the Vincentians or Lazarists, is a Catholic Church, Catholic society of apostolic life of pontifical right for men founded by Vincent de Paul. It is associated with the Vincentian Family, a loose federation of organizations that look to Vincent de Paul as their founder or patron. Mission Inspired by the "first mission" of Chátillon-les-Dombes and Folleville, where he delivered his first mission sermon, Vincent de Paul, St. Vincent de Paul discovered the need and importance of popular missions and general confessions. His concern to form a group of missionaries for the most abandoned areas of France was born in him, and in 1625 he founded the Congregation of the Mission as an apostolic society together with other priests, Anthony Portail, M. Belin, Francis de Coudray and John de la Salle. Years later, this mission found its motto in the passage in Luke's gospel, ''Evangelizare pauperibus misit me'' (The Ho ...
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José De Jesús Pimiento Rodríguez
José de Jesús Horacio Pimiento Rodríguez (; 18 February 1919 – 3 September 2019) was a Colombian prelate of the Catholic Church who served as Roman Catholic Diocese of Montería, Bishop of Montería from 1959 to 1964, Roman Catholic Diocese of Garzón, Bishop of Garzón-Neiva from 1964 to 1975, and finally Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manizales, Archbishop of Manizales from 1975 to 1996. He was created a Cardinal (Catholic Church), cardinal by Pope Francis in 2015. Life and career Pimiento Rodríguez was born in Zapatoca to Agustín Pimiento Lizarazo and Salomé Rodríguez Castillo. He was baptized on 4 March 1919. He was ordained a priest on 14 December 1941, fulfilling his dream despite his family's economic hardship. Pimiento served as coadjutor vicar in parishes in Mogotes, as well as in the cathedrals of San Gil and Vélez, Santander, Vélez. He was appointed an auxiliary bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pasto, Diocese of Pasto, as well as titular bishop of ...
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