Diocese of Guarenas
| Diocese of Guarenas Dioecesis Guarenensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Venezuela |
| Ecclesiastical province | Caracas |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 5,186 km2 (2,002 sq mi) |
| Population Total Catholics |
(as of 2004) 550,895 523,857 (95.1%) |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 30 November 1996 (29 years ago) |
| Cathedral | Catedral Nuestra Señora de Copacabana |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop | Vacant |
| Bishops emeritus | Gustavo García Naranjo |
Diocese of Guarenas — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Guarenas (Latin: Guarenen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Guarenas in the ecclesiastical province of Caracas in Venezuela.[1]
History
On 30 November 1996 Pope John Paul II established the Diocese of Guarenas from the Diocese of Los Teques.[1]
Ordinaries
- Gustavo García Naranjo (30 November 1996 – 11 December 2020)
- Tulio Luis Ramírez Padilla (11 December 2020 – 12 August 2026) [2][3]
See also
- Roman Catholicism in Venezuela
Canonical status and jurisdiction
Roman Catholic Diocese of Guarenas is a diocese of the catholic church of the Catholic Church.[4]
- Part of: Ecclesiastical Province of Caracas
References
- Back to citation occurrence 1.0 Back to citation occurrence 1.1 "Diocese of Guarenas, Venezuela". GCatholic.org. 20 March 2026. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
- Back to citation "Pope Appoints New Bishop of Guarenas (Venezuela) Mons. Tulio Luis Ramírez Padilla". ZENIT. 11 December 2020. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
- Back to citation "Diocese of Guarenas, Venezuela: Present Prelates... Ordinaries". GCatholic.org. 20 March 2026. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
- Back to citation Wikidata item Q869298
External links
- Catholic Hierarchy [self-published]