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Apostolic Vicariate of Napo

Apostolic Vicariate of Napo

Catholic missionary jurisdiction in Ecuador


The Apostolic Vicariate (Vicariate Apostolic) of Napo (Latin: Apostolicus Vicariatus Napensis) is a missionary circonscription (quasi-diocese) of the Roman Catholic Church. Its cathedral see, Catedral San José, is located in the city of Tena, capital of Napo Province in Ecuador's Amazon Rainforest.

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History

On 7 February 1871, Pope Pius IX established the Vicariate Apostolic of Napo from the Archdiocese of Quito. It remains exempt, i.e. directly subject to the Holy See, not part of any ecclesiastical province.

It has lost territory five times with the creation of the following jurisdictions within Ecuador:

Leadership

Bishops
  • Emilio Cecco, C.S.I. (28 April 1931 – 1938)
  • Giorgio Rossi, C.S.I. (23 May 1938 – 22 January 1941)
  • Maximiliano Spiller, C.S.I. (12 November 1941 – 27 April 1978)
  • Julio Parise Loro, C.S.I. (27 April 1978 – 2 August 1996)
  • Paolo Mietto, C.S.I. (2 August 1996 – 11 June 2010)
  • Celmo Lazzari, C.S.I. (11 June 2010 – 21 November 2013), appointed Vicar Apostolic of San Miguel de Sucumbíos
  • Adelio Pasqualotto, C.S.I. (12 December 2014–31 May 2023)[3]
Coadjutor Vicar Apostolic
Auxiliary bishops
  • Antonio Cabri, C.S.I. (9 May 1974 to 27 July 1974), died without being consecrated
  • Julio Parise Loro, C.S.I. (5 October 1974 - 27 April 1978), appointed Vicar Apostolic here

See also


Sources and References

  1. "Vicariate Apostolic of Napo". Catholic Hierarchy. Retrieved 2013-04-17.
  2. "Apostolic Vicariate of Napo". Giga Catholic. Retrieved 2013-04-17.
  3. "Resignations and Appointments, 31.05.2023" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2023.




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