Diocese of Coroico

The Diocese of Coroico, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese in the Plurinational State of Bolivia. Founded in 1963 by Pope Paul VI, it ministers to the Yungas region and forms part of the Ecclesiastical Province of La Paz. The diocese is currently led by Bishop Juan Carlos Huaygua Ortega, who was appointed in 2022. It serves a predominantly indigenous population with a focus on evangelization in the Andean foothills. Stored in Cargo: Diocese of Coroico

Diocese: Diocese of Coroico
Status:	Active
Rite:	Latin
Type:	Suffragan diocese
Ecclesiastical Province:	Province of La Paz
Metropolitan Archdiocese:	Archdiocese of La Paz
Country:	Bolivia
Region:	La Paz Department
Bishop:	Juan Carlos Huaygua Ortega
Existence:	1963–
Rating:	3.5
Chancery Address:	Coroico, Bolivia

Establishment

The Diocese of Coroico was erected on 25 November 1963 by Pope Paul VI to serve the growing Catholic population in the Yungas region of Bolivia, taking territory from the Archdiocese of La Paz.

History

The diocese was established amid efforts to strengthen pastoral care in rural and indigenous areas of the Bolivian Andes. Its territory has remained stable since foundation, with emphasis on missionary work among Aymara and Afro-Bolivian communities.

Geography

The diocese covers parts of the Yungas region in the La Paz Department of Bolivia, including the municipalities of Coroico, Coripata, and surrounding areas.

Mother Church

The Cathedral of St. Dominic in Coroico serves as the mother church of the diocese.

Leadership

Current Bishop

Juan Carlos Huaygua Ortega has served as bishop since 2022.

Auxiliary Bishops

None.

Past Bishops

Name	Tenure	Notes
Tomás Roberto Cornejo y Covarrubias	1964–1976	First Bishop of Coroico
Jorge Manrique Hurtado	1977–1983	Transferred to La Paz
Jesús Agustín López de Lama	1983–1999	Retired
Juan Carlos Huaygua Ortega	2022–present	Current Bishop

Theological and Cultural Orientation

The diocese maintains a balanced orientation (rating: 3.5), with standard liturgical practices and attention to both traditional teachings and local social needs in rural Bolivia.

Statistics

The diocese serves a Catholic population across its territory in the Yungas region.

Religious Communities

Limited information is available on specific religious communities currently active in the diocese.

Parishes

The diocese comprises a number of parishes serving local communities in the Yungas.

Mission and Services

Catholic Education

The diocese supports basic educational initiatives in its parishes.

Community Outreach

Pastoral programs focus on evangelization and support for indigenous families.

Notable Events or Figures

• The diocese was created to address the pastoral needs of remote Andean communities.

Fun facts

Below are some fun facts about the Diocese of Coroico:

Did you know? The Diocese of Coroico was established in 1963 to bring the faith closer to the beautiful Yungas valleys of Bolivia.

Surprise! Its cathedral in the town of Coroico stands as a spiritual center for both local residents and visitors traveling the famous Death Road.

Here's something cool: The diocese ministers to a unique mix of Aymara and Afro-Bolivian communities in the Andean foothills.

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External Links

• [Official diocesan information via Archdiocese of La Paz]