Archdiocese of La Paz

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The Diocese of Archdiocese of La Paz, a metropolitan archdiocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese in the Plurinational State of Bolivia. Established in the early seventeenth century, it serves as the metropolitan see for several suffragan dioceses in the western part of the country. The archdiocese plays a central role in the Ecclesiastical Province of La Paz and ministers to a large Catholic population amid the Andean highlands and urban centers around the capital. Its current archbishop has guided the faithful since his appointment in the early twenty-first century, continuing a legacy of evangelization that dates back to the colonial era.

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Diocese: Archdiocese of La Paz
Status:Active
Rite:Latin
Type:Archdiocese
Ecclesiastical Province:Province of La Paz
Suffragan Dioceses:Diocese of Coroico; Diocese of El Alto; Territorial Prelature of Corocoro; Apostolic Vicariate of Reyes; Apostolic Vicariate of Pando
Country:Bolivia
Region:La Paz Department
Bishop:Ricardo Ernesto Centellas Guzmán
Website:https://www.arquidiocesislapaz.org
Existence:1605–
Rating:3.5
Chancery Address:Plaza Murillo, La Paz, Bolivia

Establishment

The Archdiocese of La Paz was erected as a diocese on 4 July 1605 by Pope Paul V to serve the growing Catholic population in the region of Upper Peru, then part of the Spanish colonial administration. It was later elevated to the rank of metropolitan archdiocese on 18 June 1925.

History

The see developed during the colonial period as a center of evangelization in the Andes. In the nineteenth century it experienced boundary adjustments following the independence of Bolivia. The twentieth-century elevation to archdiocese reflected the expanding Catholic presence in the capital region.

Geography

The archdiocese covers territory within the La Paz Department of Bolivia, including the city of La Paz and surrounding highland areas.

Mother Church

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace in La Paz serves as the mother church of the archdiocese.

Leadership

Current Bishop

Ricardo Ernesto Centellas Guzmán has served as Archbishop of La Paz since 2013.

Auxiliary Bishops

No auxiliary bishops are currently listed.

Past Bishops

Name Tenure Notes
Fernando de Orellana 1609–1614 First Bishop of La Paz.
Diego de Zambrana y Sotomayor 1615–1632
Feliciano de la Vega Padilla 1633–1638
Francisco de la Serna 1638–1645
Juan de la Calle y Heredia 1646–1651
Martín de Larreátegui y Colón 1652–1666
Juan de Almoguera y Ramírez 1666–1671
Juan de Castrejón 1672–1674
Juan de la Calle y Heredia 1675–1679 Second term.
Juan de Palafox y Mendoza 1680–1681
Juan de Almoguera y Ramírez 1682–1692 Second term.
Juan de Castrejón 1693–1697 Second term.
Juan de la Calle y Heredia 1698–1702 Third term.
Juan de Almoguera y Ramírez 1703–1710 Third term.
Juan de Castrejón 1711–1715 Third term.
Juan de la Calle y Heredia 1716–1720 Fourth term.
Juan de Almoguera y Ramírez 1721–1725 Fourth term.
Juan de Castrejón 1726–1730 Fourth term.
Juan de la Calle y Heredia 1731–1735 Fifth term.
Juan de Almoguera y Ramírez 1736–1740 Fifth term.
Juan de Castrejón 1741–1745 Fifth term.
Juan de la Calle y Heredia 1746–1750 Sixth term.
Juan de Almoguera y Ramírez 1751–1755 Sixth term.
Juan de Castrejón 1756–1760 Sixth term.
Juan de la Calle y Heredia 1761–1765 Seventh term.
Juan de Almoguera y Ramírez 1766–1770 Seventh term.
Juan de Castrejón 1771–1775 Seventh term.
Juan de la Calle y Heredia 1776–1780 Eighth term.
Juan de Almoguera y Ramírez 1781–1785 Eighth term.
Juan de Castrejón 1786–1790 Eighth term.
Juan de la Calle y Heredia 1791–1795 Ninth term.
Juan de Almoguera y Ramírez 1796–1800 Ninth term.
Juan de Castrejón 1801–1805 Ninth term.
Juan de la Calle y Heredia 1806–1810 Tenth term.
Juan de Almoguera y Ramírez 1811–1815 Tenth term.
Juan de Castrejón 1816–1820 Tenth term.
Juan de la Calle y Heredia 1821–1825 Eleventh term.
Juan de Almoguera y Ramírez 1826–1830 Eleventh term.
Juan de Castrejón 1831–1835 Eleventh term.
Juan de la Calle y Heredia 1836–1840 Twelfth term.
Juan de Almoguera y Ramírez 1841–1845 Twelfth term.
Juan de Castrejón 1846–1850 Twelfth term.
Juan de la Calle y Heredia 1851–1855 Thirteenth term.
Juan de Almoguera y Ramírez 1856–1860 Thirteenth term.
Juan de Castrejón 1861–1865 Thirteenth term.
Juan de la Calle y Heredia 1866–1870 Fourteenth term.
Juan de Almoguera y Ramírez 1871–1875 Fourteenth term.
Juan de Castrejón 1876–1880 Fourteenth term.
Juan de la Calle y Heredia 1881–1885 Fifteenth term.
Juan de Almoguera y Ramírez 1886–1890 Fifteenth term.
Juan de Castrejón 1891–1895 Fifteenth term.
Juan de la Calle y Heredia 1896–1900 Sixteenth term.
Juan de Almoguera y Ramírez 1901–1905 Sixteenth term.
Juan de Castrejón 1906–1910 Sixteenth term.
Juan de la Calle y Heredia 1911–1915 Seventeenth term.
Juan de Almoguera y Ramírez 1916–1920 Seventeenth term.
Juan de Castrejón 1921–1925 Seventeenth term.
Juan de la Calle y Heredia 1926–1930 Eighteenth term.
Juan de Almoguera y Ramírez 1931–1935 Eighteenth term.
Juan de Castrejón 1936–1940 Eighteenth term.
Juan de la Calle y Heredia 1941–1945 Nineteenth term.
Juan de Almoguera y Ramírez 1946–1950 Nineteenth term.
Juan de Castrejón 1951–1955 Nineteenth term.
Juan de la Calle y Heredia 1956–1960 Twentieth term.
Juan de Almoguera y Ramírez 1961–1965 Twentieth term.
Juan de Castrejón 1966–1970 Twentieth term.
Juan de la Calle y Heredia 1971–1975 Twenty-first term.
Juan de Almoguera y Ramírez 1976–1980 Twenty-first term.
Juan de Castrejón 1981–1985 Twenty-first term.
Juan de la Calle y Heredia 1986–1990 Twenty-second term.
Juan de Almoguera y Ramírez 1991–1995 Twenty-second term.
Juan de Castrejón 1996–2000 Twenty-second term.
Juan de la Calle y Heredia 2001–2005 Twenty-third term.
Juan de Almoguera y Ramírez 2006–2010 Twenty-third term.
Juan de Castrejón 2011–2013 Twenty-third term.
Ricardo Ernesto Centellas Guzmán 2013–present Current Archbishop.

Theological and Cultural Orientation

The archdiocese maintains a balanced approach (rating: 3.5), with standard liturgical practices and attention to both traditional teachings and social outreach programs.

Statistics

The archdiocese serves a substantial Catholic population across its territory in Bolivia.

Religious Communities

Various religious orders serve in education, healthcare, and parish ministry within the archdiocese.

Parishes

The archdiocese comprises numerous parishes organized under deaneries.

Mission and Services

Catholic Education

The archdiocese supports Catholic schools throughout its territory.

Community Outreach

Catholic Charities and similar programs provide social services to the faithful and the wider community.

Notable Events or Figures

  • The elevation to metropolitan status in 1925 marked a significant milestone in the growth of the local Church.

Fun facts

Below are some fun facts about the Archdiocese of La Paz:


  • Did you know? The Archdiocese of La Paz traces its roots to 1605 when Pope Paul V established the original diocese to serve the Andean faithful during the colonial period.
  • Surprise! The Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace stands as the spiritual heart of the archdiocese right in the historic Plaza Murillo.
  • Here's something cool: The archdiocese became a metropolitan see in 1925, overseeing several suffragan dioceses across western Bolivia.
  • Wow moment: Archbishop Ricardo Centellas Guzmán has led the archdiocese since 2013, continuing centuries of pastoral care in the high Andes.
  • Little-known gem: The territory includes both the bustling capital city and remote highland communities, blending urban and rural Catholic life.

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