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Roman Catholic Diocese of Arauca
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Arauca {Latin: Araucen(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Arauca in the Ecclesiastical province of Nueva Pamplona in Colombia.
History
May 26, 1915: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Arauca from the Apostolic Vicariate of Casanare
November 11, 1970: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Arauca
July 19, 1984: Promoted as Diocese of Arauca
Leadership
Bishops of Arauca(Roman rite)
* Bishop Carlos German Mesa Ruiz (2003.03.20 present)
* Bishop Rafael Arcadio Bernal Supelano, C.SS.R. (1990.03.29 2003.01.10)
* Bishop Jesus Emilio Jaramillo Monsalve, M.X.Y. (1984.07.19 1989.10.01)
Vicars Apostolic of Arauca (Roman rite)
* Bishop Jesus Emilio Jaramillo Monsalve, M.X.Y. (1970.11.11 1984.07.19)
Prefects Apostolic of Arauca (Roman rite)
* Fr. Graziano Martinez, C.M. (1950.10.27 1956)
* Fr. Giuseppe Potier, C.M. (1924.05.07 1950)
* Fr. Emilio Larquere, C.M. (1916.01 1923.11.09)
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