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Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bucaramanga
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bucaramanga {Latin: Bucaramanguen(sis)} is an archdiocese located in the city of Bucaramanga in Colombia.
History
December 17, 1952: Established as Diocese of Bucaramanga from the Diocese of Nueva Pamplona
December 14, 1974: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Bucaramanga
Special Churches
Minor Basillicas:
*St. John Baptist, Giron
Leadership
Archbishops of Bucaramanga (Roman rite)
* Archbishop Victor Manuel Lopez Forero (1998.06.27 present)
* Cardinal Dario Castrillon Hoyos (1992.12.16 1996.06.15)
* Archbishop Hector Rueda Hernandez (1974.12.14 1991.11.07)
Bishops of Bucaramanga (Roman rite)
* Archbishop Hector Rueda Hernandez (1960.05.06 1974.12.14)
* Cardinal Anibal Munoz Duque (1952.12.18 1959.08.03)
Suffragan Dioceses
Barrancabermeja
MalagaSoata
Socorro y San Gil
Velez
See also
Roman Catholicism in Colombia
Source
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