Military Ordinariate of Bolivia

The Diocese of Military Ordinariate of Bolivia, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese serving the spiritual needs of military personnel and their families throughout Bolivia. Established to provide pastoral care in a specialized context, it operates under the direct authority of the Holy See while remaining integrated into the Latin Rite structure of the Catholic Church in the region. As part of the broader ecclesiastical framework in South America, the ordinariate supports Catholic faith formation amid the unique demands of military life.

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Diocese: Military Ordinariate of Bolivia
Status:	Active
Rite:	Latin
Type:	Military Ordinariate
Country:	Bolivia
Existence:	1961–

Establishment

The Military Ordinariate of Bolivia was established in 1961 by papal authority to serve the growing pastoral requirements of the Bolivian armed forces.

History

The ordinariate developed in response to the need for dedicated military chaplaincy following mid-twentieth-century ecclesiastical reforms. Its territory has remained stable since erection, with no recorded boundary changes or suppression.

Geography

The ordinariate covers military installations and personnel across all regions of Bolivia.

Mother Church

No fixed cathedral exists; liturgical functions occur at military chapels and designated churches.

Leadership

Current Bishop

This cannot be confirmed from available sources.

Auxiliary Bishops

None documented.

Past Bishops

Name	Tenure	Notes
Luis Sáinz Hinojosa	1986–1996	First ordinary; later transferred.
Tomás Vargas	1997–2000	Appointed ordinary.
Walter Pérez Villamonte	2001–2012	Served as ordinary.
Fernando Bascopé Müller	2013–2020	Appointed ordinary.

According to established Catholic records.

Theological and Cultural Orientation

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Statistics

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Religious Communities

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Parishes

The ordinariate maintains chaplaincies at military bases rather than traditional parishes.

Mission and Services

Catholic Education

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Community Outreach

This cannot be confirmed.

Notable Events or Figures

• The ordinariate was erected to address the spiritual welfare of Bolivian service members in the twentieth century.

Fun facts

Below are some fun facts about the Military Ordinariate of Bolivia:

Did you know? The Military Ordinariate of Bolivia was created in 1961 to ensure Catholic military personnel receive specialized pastoral care.

Surprise! Chaplains of the ordinariate serve across Bolivia's diverse terrain, from highland bases to lowland outposts.

Here's something cool: The ordinariate operates without a traditional cathedral, using mobile and base chapels instead.

Wow moment: Early ordinaries helped integrate faith practices into the daily life of Bolivian armed forces.

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External Links

• [Official site of the Military Ordinariate of Bolivia]