Vicariate Apostolic of Goajira

Historical Details

• Vicariate Apostolic of Goajira
  • Type of Jurisdiction: Vicariate Apostolic
  • Erected: 17 January 1905
  • Vicariate
  • Rite: Latin (or Roman)
  • Country: Colombia

Past Ordinaries

• Atanasio María Vicente Soler y Royo, O.F.M. Cap. † (31 Dec 1906 Appointed - 21 Nov 1930 Died)
• Joaquín Bienvenido Alcaide y Bueso, O.F.M. Cap. † (15 Dec 1931 Appointed - 21 Feb 1943 Died)
• Vicente Roig y Villalba, O.F.M. Cap. † (15 Dec 1944 Appointed - 4 Dec 1952 Appointed, Vicar Apostolic of Valledupar)

Historical Summary

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	114,782	129,468	88.7%	4	15	19	6,041		18	84	12	ap1951

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

• None

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Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

• Joaquín Bienvenido Alcaide y Bueso, O.F.M. Cap. † (Vicar Apostolic: 15 Dec 1931 to 21 Feb 1943)
• Vicente Roig y Villalba, O.F.M. Cap. † (Vicar Apostolic: 15 Dec 1944 to 4 Dec 1952)
• Atanasio María Vicente Soler y Royo, O.F.M. Cap. † (Vicar Apostolic: 31 Dec 1906 to 21 Nov 1930)