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Roman Catholic Diocese of Garzon
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Garzon {Latin: Garzonen(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Garzon in the Ecclesiastical province of Ibague in Colombia.
History
May 20, 1900: Established as Diocese of Garzon from the Diocese of Tolima
February 25, 1964: Renamed as Diocese of Garzon-Neiva
July 24, 1972: Renamed as Diocese of Garzon
Leadership
Bishops of Garzon (Roman rite)
* Bishop Rigoberto Corredor Bermudez (2003.12.19 present)
* Bishop Libardo Ramirez Gomez (1986.10.18 2003.03.15)
* Bishop Ramon Mantilla Duarte, C.SS.R. (1977.04.26 1985.10.25)
* Bishop Octavio Betancourt Arango (1975.11.10 1977.04.26)
* Archbishop Jose de Jesus Pimiento Rodriguez (1964.02.29 1975.05.22)
Bishops of Garzon-Neiva (Roman rite)
* Bishop Gerardo Martinez Madrigal (1964.02.25 1964.02.29)
Bishops of Garzon (Roman rite)
* Bishop Gerardo Martinez Madrigal (1942.06.24 1964.02.25)
* Archbishop Jose Ignacio Lopez Umana (1924.04.10 1942.03.15)
* Bishop Stefano Rojas (1900.05.20 1922.07.21)
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