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Military Ordinariate of Paraguay

Military Bishopric of Paraguay

Obispado de las Fuerzas Armadas y la Policia Nacional del Paraguay
Location
CountryParaguay
Information
DenominationRoman Catholic
RiteLatin Rite
Established20 December 1961 (63 years ago)
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
Bishopvacant

The Military Bishopric of Paraguay (Spanish: Obispado de las Fuerzas Armadas y la Policia Nacional del Paraguay) is a military ordinariate of the Roman Catholic Church. Immediately subject to the Holy See, it provides pastoral care to Roman Catholics serving in the Paraguayan Armed Forces and their families.

History

It was established as a military vicariate on 20 December 1961, but the first military vicar was not appointed until 7 December 1965. It was elevated to a military ordinariate on 21 July 1986.

Office holders

Military vicars

Military ordinaries

References