The Apostolic Vicariate of Requena () is a

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of Requena in

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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

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, 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

, O.F.M. (1982-1987), appointed Vicar Apostolic here

References

External links

GCatholic.org

Apostolic vicariates Roman Catholic dioceses in Peru Christian organizations established in 1956 1956 establishments in Peru Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century {{Peru-RC-diocese-stub