Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Maldonado
| Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Maldonado Vicariatus Apostolicus Portus Maldonadi | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Peru |
| Metropolitan | Immediately exempt to the Holy See |
| Coordinates | 12°36′S 69°12′W / 12.6°S 69.2°W |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 156,000 km2 (60,000 sq mi) |
| Population Total Catholics |
(as of 2004) 258,000 217,000 (84.1%) |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Bishop | David Martínez De Aguirre Guinea, O.P. |
| Bishops emeritus | Francisco González Hernández, O.P. Juan José Larrañeta Olleta, O.P. |
| Map | |
| File:Vicariato de Puerto Maldonado.svg | |
The Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Maldonado (Latin: Vicariatus Apostolicus Portus Maldonadi) is a Latin Church apostolic vicariate of the Catholic Church in Peru. Its cathedra is located in the episcopal see of Puerto Maldonado.
History
- January 5, 1900: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of San Domingo de Urubamba from the Diocese of Cusco
- July 4, 1913: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Urubamba y Madre de Dios
- March 10, 1949: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Maldonado
Leadership
Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order
- Vicar Apostolics of Puerto Maldonado, below
- Bishop David Martínez De Aguirre Guinea, O.P. (June 23, 2015 – present)[1]
- Bishop Francisco González Hernández, O.P. (February 2, 2008 – June 23, 2015)
- Bishop Juan José Larrañeta Olleta, O.P. (April 26, 1980 – February 2, 2008)
- Bishop Javier Miguel Ariz Huarte, O.P. (May 27, 1959 – April 26, 1980, appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Lima
- Bishop José María García Graín, O.P. (March 10, 1949 – May 27, 1959)
- Vicars Apostolic of Urubamba y Madre de Dios (Roman Rite), below
- Bishop Enrique Alvarez González, O.P. (July 14, 1946 – June 2, 1948)
- Bishop Sabas Sarasola Esparza, O.P. (June 13, 1923 – February 29, 1944)
- Bishop Ramón Zubieta y Les, O.P. (July 4, 1913 – November 19, 1921)
- Prefect Apostolic of San Domingo de Urubamba (Roman Rite), below
- Bishop Ramón Zubieta y Les, O.P. (1901 – July 4, 1913)
Coadjutor Vicars Apostolic
- Javier Miguel Ariz Huarte, O.P. (1952-1959)
- Francisco González Hernández, O.P. (2001-2008)
- David Martínez De Aguirre Guinea, O.P. (2014-2015)
Auxiliary bishops
- Ignacio Ortuzar Rojas (1968-1969), did not take effect
- Juan José Larrañeta Olleta, O.P. (1976-1980), appointed Vicar Apostolic here
Canonical status and jurisdiction
Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Maldonado is a apostolic vicariate of the Catholic Church.[2]
References
- Back to citation "Rinunce e Nomine, 08.07.2014" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 8 July 2014. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
- Back to citation Wikidata item Q620402