Prefecture Apostolic of Chocó

Historical Details

• Prefecture Apostolic of Chocó
  • Type of Jurisdiction: Prefecture Apostolic
  • Erected: 28 April 1908
  • Rite: Latin (or Roman)
  • Country: Colombia

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Past Ordinaries

• Francesco Gutiérrez, C.M.F. † ( 1912 Appointed - 29 Apr 1930 Resigned)
• Francesco Sanz Pascual, C.M.F. † (27 Feb 1931 Appointed - 1952 Died)

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
28 April 1908	Erected	Diocese of Antioquía	Prefecture Apostolic of Chocó (erected)
14 November 1952	Territory Lost	Prefecture Apostolic of Chocó	Vicariate Apostolic of Istmina (erected)
14 November 1952	Territory Lost	Diocese of Antioquía Prefecture Apostolic of Chocó	Vicariate Apostolic of Quibdó (erected)
17 December 1952	Territory Lost	Prefecture Apostolic of Chocó Diocese of Manizales	Diocese of Armenia (erected)
17 December 1952	Territory Lost	Prefecture Apostolic of Chocó Diocese of Manizales	Diocese of Pereira (erected)

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Statistics

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
1950	100,000	100,200	99.8%	1	16	17	5,882		21	56	6	ap1951

Note: Any changes in boundaries over time are not indicated in the above table.

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Affiliated Bishops

• Francesco Gutiérrez, C.M.F. † (Prefect: 1912 to 29 Apr 1930)
• Francesco Sanz Pascual, C.M.F. † (Prefect: 27 Feb 1931 to 1952)