Diocese of Apartadó

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Apartadó (Latin: Apartadoënsis) is a diocese located in the city of Apartadó in the ecclesiastical province of Santa Fe de Antioquia in Colombia.[1]

History

On 18 June 1988, the Diocese of Apartadó was established from the Diocese of Antioquía.[1]

In 2018, the Diocese, along with other dioceses, condemned continuing violence from armed groups in Colombia.[2] As of 2023, Missionary nuns are assisting migrants displaced by the violence.[3]

Ordinaries

  • Isaías Duarte Cancino † (18 Jun 1988 – 19 Aug 1995) Appointed, Archbishop of Cali
  • Tulio Duque Gutiérrez, S.D.S. (18 Mar 1997 – 25 Jul 2001) Appointed, Bishop of Pereira
  • Germán Garcia Isaza, C.M. † (1 Mar 2002 – 11 Oct 2006) Died
  • Luis Adriano Piedrahíta Sandoval † (3 Jul 2007 – 5 May 2014) Appointed, Bishop of Santa Marta (Colombia)
  • Hugo Alberto Torres Marín (29 Sep 2015 - ), transferred (and promoted) in 2025 to Archbishop of Santa Fe de Antioquia.[4]

References

  1. 1.[1.2]"Diocese of Apartadó: Colombia". GCatholic.org. Retrieved 13 November 2025.
  2. 2."Bishops denounce crisis caused by armed groups in Colombian department". Catholic News Agency. 6 July 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2025.
  3. 3."Colombia: Being the compassionate face of God for migrants". Aid to the Church in Need. 10 May 2023. Retrieved 13 November 2025.
  4. 4."Resignations and Appointments, 25.01.2023 ... Appointment of metropolitan archbishop of Santa Fe de Antioquia, Colombia". Vatican Press Office. 25 January 2023. Retrieved 13 November 2025.