Apostolic Vicariate of Leticia

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The Apostolic Vicariate of Leticia (Latin: Apostolicus Vicariatus Laetitiae) in the Catholic Church is located in the city of Leticia, Amazonas, in Colombia.

History

On 8 February 1951 Pope Pius XII established the Prefecture Apostolic of Leticia from the Vicariate Apostolic of Caquetá. Blessed John Paul II elevated it to a Vicariate Apostolic on 23 October 2000.[1][2]

Ordinaries

  • Marceliano Eduardo Canyes Santacana, O.F.M. Cap. † (11 Jan 1952 – 4 Mar 1989) Resigned
  • Alfonso Yepes Rojo † (4 Mar 1989 – 21 May 1990) Died Sede vacante (21 May 1990 – 8 Jul 1997)
  • William de Jesús Ruiz Velásquez (8 Jul 1997 – 23 Oct 2000) Resigned
  • José de Jesús Quintero Díaz (23 Oct 2000 – 4 Dec 2025) Retired
  • John Mario Mesa Palacio (4 Dec 2025 – Present)

References

  1. 1."Vicariate Apostolic of Leticia". Catholic Hierarchy. Retrieved 2013-04-16.
  2. 2."Apostolic Vicariate of Leticia". Giga Catholic. Retrieved 2013-04-16.