Roman Catholic Diocese of Soacha

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Soacha (Latin: Soachaënsis) is a diocese located in the city of Soacha in the ecclesiastical province of Bogotá in Colombia.

Diocese of Soacha

Dioecesis Soachaensis
Location
CountryColombia
Ecclesiastical provinceBogotá
Statistics
Area425 km2 (164 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
900,000
765,000 (85.0%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Established6 August 2003 (21 years ago)
CathedralCatedral de Jesucristo Nuestra Paz
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopSede vacante
Bishops emeritusDaniel Caro Borda
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History

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  • 6 August 2003: Established as Diocese of Soacha from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Bogotá

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4°35′14″N 74°13′17″W / 4.58722°N 74.22139°W / 4.58722; -74.22139