Roman Catholic ecclesiastical jurisdiction in Paraguay
Military Bishopric of Paraguay
Obispado de las Fuerzas Armadas y la Policia Nacional del Paraguay
Country Paraguay Denomination Roman Catholic Rite Latin Rite Established 20 December 1961 ( 62 years ago) Pope Francis Bishop vacant
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
Province of Asunción Sui iuris jurisdictions