The Roman Catholic Diocese of Valledupar (Latin: Valleduparensis) is located in Cesar Department, Colombia with the cathedral in the city of Valledupar. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Barranquilla. It has been notable in trying to improve hospital care in the region.[1]
History
On 4 December 1952, the Apostolic Vicariate of Valledupar was established from the Apostolic Vicariate of Goajira. In 25 April 1969, it was promoted to the Diocese of Valledupar.[2]
Bishops
Ordinaries
- Vicar Apostolic of Valledupar (Roman rite)
- Bishops of Valledupar (Roman rite) Vicente Roig y Villalba, OFMCap (1969.04.25 – 1977.04.05); José Agustín Valbuena Jáuregui (1977.09.09 – 2003.06.10); Oscar José Vélez Isaza, CMF (2003.06.10 – present)
Other priests of this diocese who became bishop
- Pablo Emiro Salas Anteliz, appointed Bishop of Diocese of Espinal in 2007
- Jesús Alberto Torres Ariza, appointed bishop of the Diocese of San José del Guaviare in November 2025[3][4]
References
- 1."Diocese of Valledupar promotes "more human" hospital care". Agenzia Fides. 4 September 2007. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- 2."Diocese of Valledupar, Colombia". GCatholic. 12 March 2026. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- 3."Pope Leo XIV appoints Father Jesús Alberto Torres as new bishop of the Diocese of San José del Guaviare". CEAMA. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- 4."Resignations and Appointments, 26.11.2025 ... Appointment of bishop of San José del Guaviare, Colombia ..." Vatican Press Office. 26 November 2025. Retrieved 15 March 2026.