Víctor Manuel Ochoa Cadavid
Colombian Roman Catholic bishop (1962–2025)
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Víctor Manuel Ochoa Cadavid (October 18, 1962 – June 1, 2025) was a Colombian Catholic bishop, philosopher and academic. He was auxiliary bishop of Medellín (2006–2011), bishop of Málaga-Soatá (2011–2015), bishop of Cúcuta (2015–2020) and military ordinary of Colombia (2020–2025).[1][2]
His Excellency Víctor Manuel Ochoa Cadavid | |
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| Military Bishop of Colombia | |
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| Appointed | December 7, 2020 |
| Term ended | June 1, 2025 |
| Predecessor | Fabio Suescún Mutis |
| Successor | Vacant |
| Previous posts | Auxiliary Bishop of Medellín and Titular Bishop of San Leone (2006–2011) Bishop of Málaga-Soatá (2011–2015) Bishop of Cúcuta (2015–2020) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | July 5, 1986 by Pope John Paul II |
| Consecration | April 1, 2006 by Giovanni Battista Re |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 18, 1962 |
| Died | June 1, 2025 (aged 62) |
| Motto | In nomine Iesu Christi |
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| Styles of Víctor Manuel Ochoa Cadavid | |
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| Reference style | |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
Biography
Ochoa was ordained a priest on July 5, 1986, at the hands of Pope John Paul II, in Medellín, during his apostolic visit to Colombia, being incardinated in the archdiocese of Medellín.[1][3]
On July 24, 2015, Pope Francis appointed him bishop of Cúcuta.[4]
On December 7, 2020, he was appointed military bishop of Colombia. He took canonical possession on January 30, 2021, during a ceremony at the Military Cathedral of Colombia.
Personal life and death
Cadavid had a sister, Luz Helena Ochoa Cadavid, that died in 2021.[5]
On May 8, 2025, Archbishop Paolo Rudelli presided over a Mass for the health and speedy recovery of Bishop Ochoa Cadavid.[6] He died on the night of June 1, 2025, at 11:55 p.m., after several months in a delicate state of health. He was 62.[7][8][9]