Roman Catholic Diocese of Cabimas

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Cabimas (Latin: Dioecesis Cabimensis) is a diocese located in the city of Cabimas in the ecclesiastical province of Maracaibo in Venezuela.

Diocese of Cabimas

Dioecesis Cabimensis
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary
Location
Country Venezuela
Ecclesiastical provinceMaracaibo
Statistics
Area9,342 km2 (3,607 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
797,560
739,380 (92.7%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Established23 July 1965 (59 years ago)
CathedralOur Lady of the Rosary Cathedral
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopÁngel Francisco Caraballo Fermín
Bishops emeritusWilliam Enrique Delgado Silva
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History

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On 23 July 1965 Pope Paul VI established the Diocese of Cabimas from the Archdiocese of Maracaibo.

Bishops

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Ordinaries

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Other priest of this diocese who became bishop

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 14.09.2019" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 14 September 2019. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
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10°23′25″N 71°28′04″W / 10.3902°N 71.4679°W / 10.3902; -71.4679