Apostolic Vicariate of Jaén en Peru

The Apostolic Vicariate of Jaén en Peru o San Francisco Javier (Latin: Vicariatus Apostolicus Giennensis in Peruvia) is a Roman Catholic apostolic vicariate located in the city of Jaén in Peru.

History

• January 11, 1946: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of San Francisco Javier from the Diocese of Cajamarca, Diocese of Chachapoyas and Apostolic Vicariate of San Gabriel de la Dolorosa del Marañón
• April 24, 1971: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of San Francisco Javier
• November 22, 1980: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Jaén en Perú

Leadership

• Vicar Apostolics of Jaén en Perú (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Santiago María García de la Rasilla (November 11, 2005 – present)
  • Archbishop Pedro Ricardo Barreto Jimeno, S.J. (Apostolic Administrator July 17, 2004 – November 11, 2005)
  • Bishop Pedro Ricardo Barreto Jimeno, S.J. (later Archbishop) (November 21, 2001 – July 17, 2004)
  • Bishop José María Izuzquiza Herranz, S.J. (March 30, 1987 – November 21, 2001)
  • Bishop Augusto Vargas Alzamora, S.J. (later Cardinal) (June 8, 1978 – August 23, 1985)
• Vicars Apostolic of San Francisco Javier (Roman Rite)
  • Bishop Antonio de Hornedo Correa, S.J. (April 24, 1971 – July 9, 1977)
• Prefects Apostolic of San Francisco Javier (Roman Rite)
  • Fr. Antonio de Hornedo Correa, S.J. (later Bishop) (August 6, 1963 – April 24, 1971)
  • Fr. Juan Albacete, S.J. (November 7, 1961 – 1963)
  • Fr. José Oleaga Guerequiz, S.J. (October 23, 1959 – 1961)

References

• GCatholic.org
• Catholic Hierarchy
• Vicariate website