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Roman Catholic Diocese of Buenaventura
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Buenaventura {Latin: Bonaventuren(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Buenaventura in the Ecclesiastical province of Cali in Colombia.
History
November 14, 1952: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Buenaventura from the Diocese of Cali and Apostolic Prefecture of Tumaco
November 30, 1996: Promoted as Diocese of Buenaventura
Special Churches
Minor Basillicas:
Leadership
Bishops of Buenaventura (Roman rite)
* Bishop Hector Epalza Quintero, P.S.S. (2004.04.29 present)
* Archbishop Juan Francisco Sarasti Jaramillo, C.I.M. (Apostolic Administrator 2004.02.21 2004.04.29)
* Bishop Rigoberto Corredor Bermudez (1996.11.30 2003.12.19)
Vicars Apostolic of Buenaventura (Roman rite)
* Bishop Heriberto Correa Yepes, M.X.Y. (1973.01.29 1996.11.30)
* Bishop Gerardo Valencia Cano, M.X.Y. (1953.03.24 1972.01.21)
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