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Roman Catholic Diocese of Tumaco
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tumaco {Latin: Tumacoen(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Tumaco in the Ecclesiastical province of Popayan in Colombia.
History
May 1, 1927: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Tumaco from the Diocese of Cali and Diocese of Pasto
February 7, 1961: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Tumaco
October 29, 1999: Promoted as Diocese of Tumaco
Leadership
Bishops of Tumaco(Roman rite)
* Bishop Gustavo Giron Higuita, O.C.D. (1999.10.29 present)
Vicars Apostolic of Tumaco (Roman rite)
* Bishop Gustavo Giron Higuita, O.C.D. (1990.02.08 1999.10.29)
* Bishop Miguel Angel Lecumberri Erburu, O.C.D. (1966.05.03 1990.02.08)
* Bishop Luis Francisco Irizar Salazar, O.C.D. (1961.02.07 1965.11.05)
Prefects Apostolic of Tumaco (Roman rite)
* Bishop Luis Francisco Irizar Salazar, O.C.D. (1954.04.23 1961.02.07)
* Fr. Peitro Nel Ramirez, O.A.R. (1949.07.14 ?)
* Fr. Bernardo Merizalde Morales, O.A.R. (1928.03.30 1949)
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