Prefecture Apostolic of Labateca

Historical Details

• Prefecture Apostolic of Labateca
  • Type of Jurisdiction: Prefecture Apostolic
  • Erected: 15 June 1945
  • Rite: Latin (or Roman)
  • Country: Colombia
  • Square Kilometers: 13,000 (5,021 Square Miles)

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Past Ordinaries

• Luís Eduardo García Rodríguez, M.X.Y. † (25 Jun 1945 Appointed - 31 Jul 1956 Appointed, Prefect of Arauca)

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
15 June 1945	Erected		Prefecture Apostolic of Labateca (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					6	6	0		9	12	3	ap1951

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

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Affiliated Bishops

• Luís Eduardo García Rodríguez, M.X.Y. † (Prefect: 25 Jun 1945 to 31 Jul 1956)