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Roman Catholic Diocese of Pereira

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Pereira {Latin: Pereiran(us)} is a diocese located in the city of Pereira in the Ecclesiastical province of Manizales in Colombia.

History

December 17, 1952: Established as Diocese of Pereira from the Diocese of Manizales and Apostolic Prefecture of Choco

Leadership

Bishops of Pereira (Roman rite)

* Bishop Tulio Duque Gutierrez, S.D.S. (2001.07.25 present)

* Bishop Fabio Suescun Mutis (1993.11.20 2001.01.19)

* Cardinal Dario Castrillon Hoyos (1976.07.01 1992.12.16)

* Bishop Baltasar Alvarez Restrepo (1952.12.18 1976.07.01)

Source

Giga-Catholic Information

Catholic Hierarchy

Diocese website

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