Apostolic Vicariate of San José del Amazonas

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The Diocese of Apostolic Vicariate of San José del Amazonas, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese encompassing the Amazonas Region in Peru. Founded in 1951 by Pope Pius XII, it is led by Bishop José Javier Bellotta Corviglia as of 2023. As part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Iquitos, the diocese serves a growing Catholic community in a historically remote region, with 12 parishes and 2 missions. A notable aspect is its vibrant missionary work, reflecting its dynamic role in fostering Catholic faith in the Amazon.

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Diocese: Apostolic Vicariate of San José del Amazonas
Status:Active
Rite:Latin
Type:Apostolic Vicariate
Ecclesiastical Province:Iquitos
Metropolitan Archdiocese:Archdiocese of Iquitos
Country:Peru
Region:Amazonas
Bishop:José Javier Bellotta Corviglia
Priests:15
Existence:1951–

Establishment

The Apostolic Vicariate of San José del Amazonas was established on February 8, 1951, by Pope Pius XII to serve the growing Catholic population in the Amazonas Region, splitting from the Diocese of Chachapoyas.[1]

History

Early Years

Founded in 1951, the vicariate served the Amazonas Region under Bishop José María García Graín. [2]

Missionary Work

The vicariate has been involved in missionary work, with a focus on evangelization and social outreach in the region.[3]

Geography

The vicariate spans the Amazonas Region, including:

  • Province of Bagua
  • Province of Bongará
  • Province of Chachapoyas
  • Province of Condorcanqui
  • Province of Luya
  • Province of Rodríguez de Mendoza
  • Province of Utcubamba

It is part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Iquitos.[4]

Mother Church

The mother church of the vicariate is the Cathedral of San José in Bagua, a modern structure built in the 20th century.[5]

Leadership

Current Bishop

José Javier Bellotta Corviglia has served as the bishop of the vicariate since 2023. A former missionary, he focuses on evangelization and social outreach in the region.[6]

Past Bishops

Name Tenure Notes
José María García Graín 1951–1954 First bishop of the vicariate.
Manuel Prado Pérez-Rosales 1954–1970 Served during a period of significant growth in the vicariate.
Lorenzo León Alvarado 1970–2002 Longest-serving bishop of the vicariate.
José Javier Bellotta Corviglia 2023–present Current bishop of the vicariate.

Statistics

The vicariate covers an area of approximately 69,000 km², serves a population of around 420,000 people, and has a total of 12 parishes and 2 missions.[7]

Religious communities

Missionaries

The vicariate has a number of missionary communities, including the Society of Jesus and the Franciscans.[8]

Vocations

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Parishes

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The vicariate has a total of 12 parishes and 2 missions, serving a diverse population in the Amazonas Region.[9]

Mission and services

Catholic Education

The vicariate operates a number of schools, including primary and secondary schools, in the Amazonas Region.[10]

Community Outreach

The vicariate is involved in a number of community outreach programs, including healthcare and social services, in the Amazonas Region.[11]

Notable Events or Figures

  • The vicariate has been involved in a number of notable events, including the visit of Pope John Paul II to the Amazonas Region in 1985.[12]

Fun facts

Below are some fun facts about the Apostolic Vicariate of San José del Amazonas:


  • Did you know that the Apostolic Vicariate of San José del Amazonas is one of the most remote dioceses in Peru?
  • Surprise! The vicariate has a number of indigenous communities, including the Ashaninka and the Awajún.

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