Apostolic Vicariate of Jaén en Peru
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The Apostolic Vicariate of Jaén en Peru o San Francisco Javier is a Roman Catholic apostolic vicariate
located in the city of Jaén
in Peru.
Apostolic vicariate
An apostolic vicariate is a form of territorial jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Church established in missionary regions and countries that do not have a diocese. It is essentially provisional, though it may last for a century or more...
located in the city of Jaén
Jaén, Peru
The city of Jaén is the capital of the Jaén Province in the Cajamarca Region of Peru. At an altitude of 740 meters above sea level it is considered part of the northern Sierra region of Peru. It has a warm and humid climate. Temperatures fluctuate between 15 and 33 degrees Celsius. Rice is the main...
in Peru.
History
- January 11, 1946: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of San Francisco Javier from the Diocese of Cajamarca, Diocese of Chachapoyas and Apostolic Vicariate of San Gabriel de la Dolorosa del Marañón
- April 24, 1971: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of San Francisco Javier
- November 22, 1980: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Jaén en Perú
Leadership
- Vicar Apostolics of Jaén en Perú (Roman rite)
- Bishop Santiago María García de la Rasilla (November 11, 2005 – present)
- Archbishop Pedro Ricardo Barreto Jimeno, S.J. (Apostolic Administrator July 17, 2004 – November 11, 2005)
- Bishop Pedro Ricardo Barreto Jimeno, S.J. (later Archbishop) (November 21, 2001 – July 17, 2004)
- Bishop José María Izuzquiza HerranzJosé María Izuzquiza HerranzJosé María Izuzquiza Herranz was the Roman Catholic bishop of the Apostolic Vicariate of Jaén en Peru, Peru....
, S.J. (March 30, 1987 – November 21, 2001) - Bishop Augusto Vargas AlzamoraAugusto Vargas AlzamoraAugusto Vargas Alzamora S.J. was a Cardinal Priest and Archbishop of Lima in the Roman Catholic Church.He joined the Society of Jesus in 1940. He studied at the Jesuit Philosophical Faculty in San Miguel, Argentina and Madrid. He continued his studies in Granada, Spain and the University of San...
, S.J. (later CardinalCardinal (Catholicism)A cardinal is a senior ecclesiastical official, usually an ordained bishop, and ecclesiastical prince of the Catholic Church. They are collectively known as the College of Cardinals, which as a body elects a new pope. The duties of the cardinals include attending the meetings of the College and...
) (June 8, 1978 – August 23, 1985)
- Vicars Apostolic of San Francisco Javier (Roman Rite)
- Bishop Antonio de Hornedo Correa, S.J. (April 24, 1971 – July 9, 1977)
- Prefects Apostolic of San Francisco Javier (Roman Rite)
- Fr. Antonio de Hornedo Correa, S.J. (later Bishop) (August 6, 1963 – April 24, 1971)
- Fr. Juan Albacete, S.J. (November 7, 1961 – 1963)
- Fr. José Oleaga Guerequiz, S.J. (October 23, 1959 – 1961)