Diocese of Carúpano

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The Diocese of Carúpano (Latin: Dioecesis Carupaensis) is a Latin Church diocese of the Catholic Church located in the city of Carúpano in the ecclesiastical province of Cumaná in Venezuela.[1]

History

On 4 April 2000, Pope John Paul II established the Diocese of Carúpano from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cumaná.[1]

Many parishioners of the Diocese have died trying to escape from their oppressive economic conditions by boat to Trinidad and Tobago, dozens drowning in the process.[2]

Ordinaries

  • Manuel Felipe Díaz Sánchez (4 Apr 2000 – 10 Dec 2008) Appointed, Archbishop of Calabozo
  • Jaime José Villarroel Rodríguez[2] (10 Apr 2010 – present) [3]

References

  1. 1.[1.2]"Diocese of Carúpano, Venezuela". GCatholic. 20 March 2026. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
  2. 2.[2.2]How Desperation Leads to Tragedy: Venezuela: The Diocese of Carúpano is Mourning the Death of 27 People who drowned in the Sea Near Güiria, in Mirror:The Domestic Church in Need (ebook). Aid to The Church in Need. 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
  3. 3."Diocese of Carúpano, Venezuela: Present Prelates ... Ordinaries". GCatholic. 20 March 2026. Retrieved 22 March 2026.