Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Maldonado
| Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Maldonado Vicariatus Apostolicus Portus Maldonadi | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Peru |
| Metropolitan | Immediately subject to the Holy See |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 156,000 km2 (60,000 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 258,000 217,000 (84.1%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Bishop | Francisco González Hernández, O.P. |
The Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Maldonado (Latin: Vicariatus Apostolicus Portus Maldonadi) is a Roman Catholic apostolic vicariate located in the city of Puerto Maldonado in Peru.
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
- Vicar Apostolics of Puerto Maldonado (Roman rite)
- Bishop Francisco González Hernández, O.P. (February 2, 2008 – present)
- 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)
- Bishop José María García Graín, O.P. (March 10, 1949 – May 27, 1959)
- Vicars Apostolic of Urubamba y Madre de Dios (Roman Rite)
- 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)
- Prefects Apostolic of San Domingo de Urubamba (Roman Rite)
- Bishop Ramón Zubieta y Les, O.P. (1901 – July 4, 1913)
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