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Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Medellin

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Medellin {Latin: Medellen(sis)} is an archdiocese located in the city of Medellin in Colombia.

History

February 14, 1868: Established as Diocese of Medellin from the Diocese of Antioquia

February 24, 1902: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Medellin

Special Churches

Minor Basillicas:

*Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Rosario, Chiquinquira

* Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria, Medellin

Suffragan Dioceses

Caldas

Girardota

Jerico

Sonson Rionegro

See also

Roman Catholicism in Colombia

Source

Giga-Catholic Information

Catholic Hierarchy

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