Diocese of Guanare

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Guanare () is a diocese located in the city of Guanare in the ecclesiastical province of Barquisimeto in Venezuela.

History

7 June 1954: Pope Pius XII established as Diocese of Guanare from the Diocese of Barquisimeto and Diocese of Calabozo.

Special churches Minor Basilicas: Basílica Menor Santuario Nacional Nuestra Señora de Coromoto

Ordinaries Bishops of Guanare (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order Owaldo Araque Valero (2023.04.12 – Present) José de la Trinidad Valera (2011.10.12 – 2023.04.12), retired José Sótero Valero Ruz (2001.03.19 – 2011.10.12), retired Alejandro Figueroa Medina (1995.02.21 – 2000.09.29) Angel Adolfo Polachini Rodriguez (1971.03.25 – 1994.04.16), retired Eduardo Herrera Riera (1966.11.30 – 1970.10.31), appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Barquisimeto Pedro Pablo Tenreiro Francia (1954.10.23 – 1965.11.11), resigned

See also Roman Catholicism in Venezuela

References

External links GCatholic.org Catholic Hierarchy