Roman Catholic Diocese of Guanare
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| Statistics | |
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| Country: | Venezuela |
| Metropolitan: | Barquisimeto |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 7,600 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
405,000 (2006) 356,000 (87.9%) |
| Cathedral: | Basílica Catedral Nuestra Señora de Coromoto |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | José Sótero Valero Ruz |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Guanare {Latin: Guanaren(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Guanare in the Ecclesiastical province of Barquisimeto in Venezuela.
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[edit] History
- June 7, 1954: Established as Diocese of Guanare from the Diocese of Barquisimeto and Diocese of Calabozo
[edit] Special Churches
- Minor Basillicas:
- Basílica Menor Santuario Nacional Nuestra Señora de Coromoto
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Guanare(Roman rite)
- Bishop José Sótero Valero Ruz (2001.03.19 – present)
- Bishop Alejandro Figueroa Medina (1995.02.21 – 2000.09.29)
- Bishop Angel Adolfo Polachini Rodriguez (1971.03.25 – 1994.04.16)
- Bishop Eduardo Herrera Riera (1966.11.30 – 1970.10.31)
- Bishop Pedro Pablo Tenreiro Francia (1954.10.23 – 1965.11.11)
[edit] Source
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