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Roman Catholic Diocese of Riohacha
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Riohacha {Latin: Riviascianen(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Riohacha in the Ecclesiastical province of Barranquilla in Colombia.
History
December 4, 1952: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Riohacha from the Apostolic Vicariate of Goajira
July 16, 1988: Promoted as Diocese of Riohacha
Leadership
Bishops of Riohacha (Roman rite)
* Bishop Hector Ignacio Salah Zuleta (2005.05.13 present)
* Bishop Armando Larios Jimenez (2001.03.08 2004.06.05)
* Bishop Gilberto Jimenez Narvaez (1996.07.16 2001.03.08)
* Bishop Jairo Jaramillo Monsalve (1988.07.16 1995.06.10)
Vicars Apostolic of Riohacha (Roman rite)
* Bishop Livio Reginaldo Fischione, O.F.M. Cap. (1966.09.29 1988.07.16)
* Bishop Eusebio Septimio Mari, O.F.M. Cap. (1954.02.21 1965.12.21)
See also
Roman Catholicism in Colombia
Source
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