Roman Catholic Diocese of Yopal

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Rite Latin Rite Pope Francis Area 17,725 km²		Cathedral Catedral San José Bishop Misael Vacca Ramirez Country Colombia

Population- Total- Catholics (as of 2004)328,937242,000 (73.6%) Established 29 October 1999 (17 years ago) Ecclesiastical province Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tunja

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Yopal (Latin: Yopalensis) is a diocese located in the city of Yopal in the Ecclesiastical province of Tunja in Colombia.

History

29 October 1999: Established as Diocese of Yopal from the Apostolic Vicariate of Casanare

Olavio López Duque, O.A.R. (Apostolic Administrator 1999.10.29 – 2001.06.22)

Misael Vacca Ramirez (2001.06.22 – present)

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