The Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen is a church of Catholic worship, located in Puerto Carreño, capital of Vichada, it currently holds the title of Cathedral, since it is the seat of the Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Carreño.
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This church houses the carved wooden image of the dedication of our Lady of Carmen located on one of its sides.
History of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen
The Cathedral began its construction in 1946 under the guidance of the Montfortian missionaries. This construction is supported by the Dutch church and by the faithful of the community who also contribute to its construction. It has modern architecture and preserves its original materials and structure; It must be remembered that the Vichada It is relatively a fairly new department.
In 1999, Pope John Paul II created the Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Carreño and entrusted it to the Redemptorist Missionaries. The previous Vicariate was in charge of the Montfortian missionaries and was created in 1956 by Pope Pius XII.
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Despite not being a church as imposing as the cathedrals of the large cities of Colombia, this temple has a charm typical of the local culture, it is one of the most important architectural examples of the department and therefore it is undoubtedly a site that It cannot be missed on your visit to Puerto Carreño.
Where is the Puerto Carreño Cathedral located?
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen is located at: 7-125 Calle 18 #7-69 in Puerto Carreño; near Santander Park.
Opening Hours and Contact Information
Hours: Monday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Telephone: +57 3505016070
Mail: [email protected]
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