The Apostolic Vicariate of Requena (Latin: Vicariatus Apostolicus Requenaënsis) is a Latin Church apostolic vicariate of the Catholic Church located in the episcopal see of Requena in Peru.

History

• March 2, 1956: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Requena from the suppressed Vicariate Apostolic of Ucayali (along with two other vicariates: Vicariate Apostolic of Pucallpa and Vicariate Apostolic of San Ramon).

Bishops

• Vicars Apostolic of Requena, in reverse chronological order
  • Bishop Juan Tomás Oliver Climent, O.F.M. (July 30, 2005 – present)
  • Bishop Victor de la Peña Pérez, O.F.M. (May 15, 1987 – July 30, 2005)
  • Bishop Odorico Leovigildo Sáiz Pérez, O.F.M. (November 26, 1973 – May 15, 1987)
  • Bishop Valeriano Ludovico Arroyo Paniego, O.F.M. (January 26, 1957 – November 26, 1973)

Coadjutor bishop

• Juan Tomás Oliver Climent, O.F.M. (2004-2005)

Auxiliary bishop

• Victor de la Peña Pérez, O.F.M. (1982-1987), appointed Vicar Apostolic here

References

External links

• GCatholic.org
• Catholic Hierarchy

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