Roman Catholic Diocese of Cartago in Colombia

Diocese of Cartago
Dioecesis Carthadensis in Colombia
Location
Country  Colombia
Ecclesiastical province Cali
Statistics
Area 4,000 km2 (1,500 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
523,000
515,000 (98.5%)
Information
Rite Latin Rite
Established 16 March 1962 (56 years ago)
Cathedral Catedral Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Current leadership
Pope Francis
Bishop Luis Madrid Merlano
Map
Website
www.diocesisdecartago.org
Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Cartago (Latin: Carthaden(sis) in Colombia) is a diocese located in the city of Cartago in the Ecclesiastical province of Cali in Colombia.

History

  • 16 March 1962: Established as Diocese of Cartago from the Diocese of Cali
  • head of construction is Marco Tulio Franco

Ordinaries

  • José Gabriel Calderón Contreras (1962.04.26 – 1995.04.19)
  • Luis Madrid Merlano (1995.04.19 – present)

See also

Sources

    Coordinates: 4°41′55″N 75°55′35″W / 4.6985°N 75.9264°W / 4.6985; -75.9264


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