Vicariate Apostolic of Leticia

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Bishop(s) José de Jesús Quintero Díaz, Vicar Apostolic

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Vicariate Apostolic Elevated: 23 October 2000 Vicariate Rite: Latin (or Roman) Country: Colombia Square Kilometers: 121,000 (46,736 Square Miles) Mailing Address: Carrera 11a N. 11-95, Leticia, Amazonas, Colombia Telephone: (8)5927.137 Fax: 5927.543

Historical Details

• Prefecture Apostolic of Leticia
  • Latin Name: Laetitae
  • Erected: 8 February 1951
  • Country: Colombia

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• Marceliano Eduardo Canyes Santacana, O.F.M. Cap. † (11 Jan 1952 Appointed - 4 Mar 1989 Resigned)
• Alfonso Yepes Rojo † (4 Mar 1989 Appointed - 1990 Died)
• William de Jesús Ruiz Velásquez † (8 Jul 1997 Appointed - 23 Oct 2000 Resigned)
• José de Jesús Quintero Díaz (23 Oct 2000 Appointed - )

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
Prefecture Apostolic of Leticia
8 February 1951	Erected	Vicariate Apostolic of Caquetá	Prefecture Apostolic of Leticia (erected)
Vicariate Apostolic of Leticia
23 October 2000	Elevated	Prefecture Apostolic of Leticia	Vicariate Apostolic of Leticia

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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
Prefecture Apostolic of Leticia
1966	17,500	18,900	92.6%	1	10	11	1,590		14	33	3	ap1967
1970	17,500	18,000	97.2%		14	14	1,250		17	33		ap1971
1976	21,000	22,500	93.3%		11	11	1,909		12	40	3	ap1977
1980	24,000	25,000	96.0%	2	11	13	1,846		12	42	4	ap1981
1990	33,300	34,500	96.5%	9	8	17	1,958		9	42	6	ap1991
1996	57,200	61,230	93.4%	12	6	18	3,177		7	37	9	ap2000
Vicariate Apostolic of Leticia
2000	57,900	62,120	93.2%	14	5	19	3,047		6	35	12	ap2001
2001	59,600	64,500	92.4%	23	3	26	2,292		4	36	12	ap2002
2002	59,600	64,500	92.4%	14	3	17	3,505		4	38	12	ap2003
2003	59,600	64,500	92.4%	14	3	17	3,505		5	37	12	ap2004
2004	62,800	65,300	96.2%	13	3	16	3,925		5	36	12	ap2005

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

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Affiliated Bishops, Living

• José de Jesús Quintero Díaz (Vicar Apostolic: 23 Oct 2000)

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Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

• Marceliano Eduardo Canyes Santacana, O.F.M. Cap. † (Prefect: 11 Jan 1952 to 4 Mar 1989)
• William de Jesús Ruiz Velásquez † (Prefect: 8 Jul 1997 to 23 Oct 2000)
• Alfonso Yepes Rojo † (Prefect: 4 Mar 1989 to 1990)