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

Past Ordinaries

• Agustín María Alemany, O.F.M. † (14 Feb 1905 Appointed - 29 Aug 1905 Resigned)
• Bernardo Irastorza, O.F.M. † (29 Aug 1905 Appointed - 1912 Resigned)
• Francisco Miguel Irazola y Galarza, O.F.M. † (28 Jan 1913 Appointed - 1939 Resigned)
• León Buenaventura de Uriarte Bengoa, O.F.M. † (10 Jul 1940 Appointed - 2 Mar 1956 Appointed, Vicar Apostolic of San Ramón)

Historical Summary

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.

Affiliated Bishops, Living

• None

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Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

• Agustín María Alemany, O.F.M. † (Prefect: 14 Feb 1905 to 29 Aug 1905)
• Bernardo Irastorza, O.F.M. † (Prefect: 29 Aug 1905 to 1912)
• Francisco Miguel Irazola y Galarza, O.F.M. † (Prefect: 28 Jan 1913; Vicar Apostolic: 14 Jul 1925 to 1939)
• León Buenaventura de Uriarte Bengoa, O.F.M. † (Vicar Apostolic: 10 Jul 1940 to 2 Mar 1956)