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Roman Catholic Diocese of Guanare


The Roman Catholic Diocese of Guanare is a diocese located in the city of Guanare in the Ecclesiastical province of Barquisimeto in Venezuela.

History

June 7, 1954: Established as Diocese of Guanare from the Diocese of Barquisimeto and Diocese of Calabozo

Special churches

Minor Basillicas:

*Basilica Menor Santuario Nacional Nuestra Senora de Coromoto

Leadership

Bishops of Guanare(Roman rite)

* Bishop Jose Sotero Valero Ruz (2001.03.19 present)

* Bishop Alejandro Figueroa Medina (1995.02.21 2000.09.29)

* Bishop Angel Adolfo Polachini Rodriguez (1971.03.25 1994.04.16)

* Bishop Eduardo Herrera Riera (1966.11.30 1970.10.31)

* Bishop Pedro Pablo Tenreiro Francia (1954.10.23 1965.11.11)

Source

Giga-Catholic Information

Catholic Hierarchy

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