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Roman Catholic Diocese of Valledupar
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Valledupar {Latin: Valleduparen(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Valledupar in the Ecclesiastical province of Barranquilla in Colombia.
History
December 4, 1952: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Valledupar from the Apostolic Vicariate of Goajira
April 25, 1969: Promoted as Diocese of Valledupar
Leadership
Bishops of Valledupar(Roman rite)
* Bishop Oscar Jose Velez Isaza, C.M.F. (2003.06.10 present)
* Bishop Jose Agustin Valbuena Jauregui (1977.09.09 2003.06.10)
* Bishop Vicente Roig y Villalba, O.F.M. Cap. (1969.04.25 1977.04.05)
Vicars Apostolic of Valledupar (Roman rite)
* Bishop Vicente Roig y Villalba, O.F.M. Cap. (1952.12.04 1969.04.25)
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