Apostolic Vicariate of Requena
Apostolic Vicariate of Requena Apostolicus Vicariatus Requenaënsis | |
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Location | |
Country | Peru |
Metropolitan | Immediately exempt to the Holy See |
Statistics | |
Area | 80,000 km2 (31,000 sq mi) |
Population - Total - Catholics (including non-members) | 145,000 (2010) 128,000 (2010) |
Information | |
Denomination | Catholic Church |
Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
Rite | Roman Rite |
Current leadership | |
Bishop | , O.F.M. |
The Apostolic Vicariate of Requena (Latin: Vicariatus Apostolicus Requenaënsis) is a Latin Church apostolic vicariate of the Catholic Church located in the episcopal see of Requena in Peru.
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 , 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 , O.F.M. (January 26, 1957 – November 26, 1973)
Coadjutor bishop[]
- , 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
- Catholic Hierarchy [self-published]
Categories:
- 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
- South American Roman Catholic diocese stubs
- Peruvian organisation stubs