Vicariate Apostolic of Ucayali

Historical Details

• Vicariate Apostolic of Ucayali
  • Type of Jurisdiction: Vicariate Apostolic
  • Elevated: 14 July 1925
  • Vicariate
  • Rite: Latin (or Roman)
  • Country: Peru

• Prefecture Apostolic of Ucayali
  • Latin Name: Ucayali
  • Erected: 5 February 1900
  • Country: Peru

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Past Ordinaries

• Bernardo Irastorza, O.F.M. † ( 1900 Appointed - 1919 Died)
• Francisco Miguel Irazola y Galarza, O.F.M. † (14 Jul 1925 Appointed - 1939 Resigned)
• León Bonaventura de Uriarte Bengoa, O.F.M. † (10 Jul 1940 Appointed - 2 Mar 1956 Appointed, Vicar Apostolic of San Ramón)

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
Prefecture Apostolic of Ucayali
5 February 1900	Erected	Diocese of Ayacucho o Huamanga Diocese of Huánuco	Prefecture Apostolic of Ucayali (erected)
Vicariate Apostolic of Ucayali
14 July 1925	Elevated	Prefecture Apostolic of Ucayali	Vicariate Apostolic of Ucayali
2 March 1956	Territory Lost	Vicariate Apostolic of Ucayali	Vicariate Apostolic of Pucallpa (erected)
2 March 1956	Territory Lost	Vicariate Apostolic of Ucayali	Vicariate Apostolic of Requena (erected)
2 March 1956	Territory Lost	Vicariate Apostolic of Ucayali	Vicariate Apostolic of San Ramón (erected)

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Statistics

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
Vicariate Apostolic of Ucayali
1950	120,000	126,000	95.2%	1	23	24	5,000		35	60	16	ap1951

Note: Any changes in boundaries over time are not indicated in the above table.

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Affiliated Bishops

• Bernardo Irastorza, O.F.M. † (Prefect: 1900 to 1919)
• Francisco Miguel Irazola y Galarza, O.F.M. † (Prefect: 28 Jan 1913; Vicar Apostolic: 14 Jul 1925 to 1939)
• León Bonaventura de Uriarte Bengoa, O.F.M. † (Vicar Apostolic: 10 Jul 1940 to 2 Mar 1956)