Apostolic Prefecture of Vichada
| Prefecture Apostolic of Vichada Praefectura Apostolica Vichada | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Peru |
| Metropolitan | Exempt directly to the Holy See |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 102,900 km2 (39,700 sq mi) |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
Apostolic Prefecture of Vichada — The Prefecture Apostolic of Vichada (Latin: Praefectura Apostolica Vichada) was a Latin Church ecclesiastical jurisdiction or apostolic prefecture of the Catholic Church in Vichada Department, Colombia. It was suppressed in 1999.
History
- April 7, 1956: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Vichada, on territory split off from the Apostolic Vicariate of Villavicencio.
- December 22, 1999: Suppressed to Apostolic Vicariate of Inírida and to establish two other new Apostolic vicariates: Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Carreño and Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Gaitán.
Ordinaries
- all incumbents were missionary members of the Missionaries of the Company of Mary (S.M.M.)
- Apostolic Prefects of Ucayali
- Fr. Emiliano Pied, S.M.M. (July 31, 1956 – 1962)
- Fr. Alfonso Cuypers, S.M.M. (January 22, 1963 – 1969)
- Fr. Lucreciano Onofre Gonsález, S.M.M. (March 28, 1969 – 1974)
- Fr. José Aurelio Rozo Gutiérrez, S.M.M. (May 6, 1977 – December 22, 1999)
See also
Canonical status and jurisdiction
Apostolic Prefecture of Vichada is a apostolic prefecture of the Catholic Church.[1]