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Apostolic Vicariate Of San Miguel De Sucumbíos
The Apostolic Vicariate (or Vicariate Apostolic) of San Miguel de Sucumbíos () is a missionary entity of the Roman Catholic Church. Its cathedral see, the Catedral Nuestra Señora del Cisne, is located in the city of Nueva Loja, Sucumbíos Province in Ecuador. History On 16 April 1924 Pope Pius XI established the Prefecture Apostolic of San Miguel de Sucumbíos from the Apostolic Vicariate of Napo. Pope John Paul II elevated it to an Apostolic Vicariate on 2 July 1984. It remains exempt, i.e. directly subject to the Holy See, not part of an ecclesiastical province. Nomination conflict with the Ecuadorian state In October 2010, after López Marañon of the Discalced Carmelites retired at the mandatory age of 75, the Holy See appointed Rafael Ibarguren, of the Heralds of the Gospel as Apostolic Administrator (''ad interim'' for the Ordinary) of the Vicariate Apostolic. Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa objected to the nomination as he considered Ibarguren 'ultraconservative ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ecuador
Ecuador, officially the Republic of Ecuador, is a country in northwestern South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean on the west. It also includes the Galápagos Province which contains the Galapagos Islands in the Pacific, about west of the mainland. The country's Capital city, capital is Quito and its largest city is Guayaquil. The land that comprises modern-day Ecuador was once home to several groups of Indigenous peoples in Ecuador, indigenous peoples that were gradually incorporated into the Inca Empire during the 15th century. The territory was Spanish colonization of the Americas, colonized by the Spanish Empire during the 16th century, achieving independence in 1820 as part of Gran Colombia, from which it emerged as a sovereign state in 1830. The legacy of both empires is reflected in Ecuador's ethnically diverse population, with most of its million people being mestizos, followed by large minorities of Europe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heralds Of The Gospel
The Heralds of the Gospel (; , abbreviated to E.P.) is a Catholic International Association of Pontifical Pontifical Right founded by Monsignor João Scognamiglio Clá Dias. It is active in 78 countries. History The Heralds were recognized as an International Association of Pontifical Right by Pope John Paul II on 22 February 2001. Consisting mainly of young people, Heralds of the Gospel is established in 78 countries. Its members practice celibacy and are dedicated to an apostolic life, living in separate houses designated for young men and young women. Their life of recollection, study and prayer alternates with evangelizing activities in dioceses and parishes, with special emphasis placed on the formation of youth. They also have a ''cooperator'' branch (formerly called ''companions'' in English) for those who cannot dedicate their lives entirely to apostolic works due to their own vocation, whether they are married, single or clerics. Spirituality The spirituality of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholicism In Ecuador
The Catholic Church in Ecuador comprises only a Latin hierarchy, united in a national episcopal conference, which comprises: * Four ecclesiastical provinces, each province is headed by the Metropolitanan archbishop of an archdiocese, and a total of 14 suffragan dioceses. * Are also eight pre-diocesan, missionary Apostolic Vicariates, headed by titular bishops * One Military Ordinariate in (and for the armed forces in all) Ecuador. The Metropolitan Archbishopric of Quito is the Primatial see of Ecuador. There is an apostolic nunciature as papal diplomatic representation (embassy level) in the national capital Quito. There are no Eastern Catholic jurisdictions and no titular sees. All defunct jurisdictions have current successor sees. Caritas Ecuador is the official aid organisation of the Catholic Church in the country. Current Latin sees The boundaries of the 24 administrative provinces of Ecuador mostly coincide with the boundaries of most territorial ecclesiastical j ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gonzalo López Marañon
Gonzalo López Marañón (3 October 1933 – 7 May 2016) was an Ecuadorian Roman Catholic bishop. Ordained to the priesthood in 1957, López Marañón served as bishop of the Apostolic Vicariate of San Miguel de Sucumbíos, Ecuador Ecuador, officially the Republic of Ecuador, is a country in northwestern South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean on the west. It also includes the Galápagos Province which contain ... from 1984 until 2010. Notes 1933 births 2016 deaths 20th-century Roman Catholic bishops in Ecuador 21st-century Roman Catholic bishops in Ecuador Roman Catholic bishops of San Miguel de Sucumbíos {{Ecuador-RC-bishop-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Congregation Of Saint Joseph
Congregation may refer to: Religion *Church (congregation), a religious organization that meets in a particular location *Congregation (Roman Curia), an administrative body of the Catholic Church *Religious congregation, a type of religious institute in the Catholic Church *Congregation (group of houses), in some religious orders of the Catholic Church Music * The Congregation (band), an English pop group * ''Congregation'' (The Afghan Whigs album), 1992, and its title song * ''Congregation'' (Kerbdog album), 2014 * ''The Congregation'' (Johnny Griffin album), 1957 * ''The Congregation'' (Leprous album), 2015 * "Congregation" (song), by Foo Fighters, 2014 Other uses *Congregation (university), a formal meeting of a university See also * Congregate (other) * Congregational church, Protestant churches in the Reformed (Calvinist) tradition * ''Qahal The ''qahal'' (), sometimes spelled ''kahal'', was a theocratic organizational structure in ancient Israelite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paolo Mietto
Paolo Mietto (26 May 1934 – 25 May 2020) was an Italian-born Ecuadorian Roman Catholic bishop. Mietto was born in Italy and was ordained to the priesthood in 1963. He served as titular bishop of ''Muzuca in Byzacena'' and as coadjutor vicar apostolic of the Apostolic Vicariate of Napo, Ecuador Ecuador, officially the Republic of Ecuador, is a country in northwestern South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean on the west. It also includes the Galápagos Province which contain ... from 1994 to 1996. He then served as bishop of the Apostolic Vicariate of Napo from 1996 to 2010. Notes External links 1934 births 2020 deaths 20th-century Roman Catholic bishops in Ecuador Italian Roman Catholic bishops in South America 21st-century Roman Catholic bishops in Ecuador Roman Catholic bishops of Napo {{Ecuador-RC-bishop-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pope Benedict XVI
Pope BenedictXVI (born Joseph Alois Ratzinger; 16 April 1927 – 31 December 2022) was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 19 April 2005 until his resignation on 28 February 2013. Benedict's election as pope occurred in the 2005 papal conclave that followed the death of Pope John Paul II. Upon his resignation, Benedict chose to be known as " pope emeritus", a title he held until his death on 31 December 2022. Ordained as a priest in 1951 in his native Bavaria, Ratzinger embarked on an academic career and established himself as a highly regarded theologian by the late 1950s. He was appointed a full professor in 1958 when aged 31. After a long career as a professor of theology at several German universities, he was appointed Archbishop of Munich and Freising and created a cardinal by Pope Paul VI in 1977, an unusual promotion for someone with little pastoral experience. In 1981, he was appointed Prefect of the Congregation for t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Episcopal Conference Of Ecuador
Episcopal may refer to: *Of or relating to a bishop, an overseer in the Christian church *Episcopate, the see of a bishop – a diocese *Episcopal Church (other), any church with "Episcopal" in its name ** Episcopal Church (United States), an affiliate of Anglicanism based in the United States *Episcopal conference, an official assembly of bishops in a territory of the Roman Catholic Church *Episcopal polity, the church united under the oversight of bishops *Episcopal see, the official seat of a bishop, often applied to the area over which he exercises authority *Historical episcopate, dioceses established according to apostolic succession See also * Episcopal High School (other) * Pontifical (other) The Pontifical is a liturgical book used by a bishop. It may also refer specifically to the Roman Rite Roman Pontifical. When used as an adjective, Pontifical may be used to describe things related to the office of a Bishop (see also Pontiff#Chris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Modus Vivendi
''Modus vivendi'' (plural ''modi vivendi'') is a Latin phrase that means "mode of living" or " way of life". In international relations, it often is used to mean an arrangement or agreement that allows conflicting parties to coexist in peace. In science, it is used to describe lifestyles. ''Modus'' means "mode", "way", "method", or "manner". ''Vivendi'' means "of living". The phrase is often used to describe informal and temporary arrangements in political affairs. For example, if two sides reach a ''modus vivendi'' regarding disputed territories, despite political, historical or cultural incompatibilities, an accommodation of their respective differences is established for the sake of contingency. In diplomacy, a ''modus vivendi'' is an instrument for establishing an international accord of a temporary or provisional nature, intended to be replaced by a more substantial and thorough agreement, such as a treaty. Armistices and instruments of surrender are intended to achieve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BBC Mundo
BBC Mundo (Spanish for ''BBC World''), previously known as the BBC Latin American Service, is part of the BBC World Service's foreign language output, one of 40 languages it provides. History The first BBC broadcast in Spanish took place on 14 March 1938, when the BBC's Latin American Service (el Servicio Latinoamericano de la BBC) was launched, initially airing 15-minute radio transmissions in Spanish and Portuguese. The service was launched in response to broadcasts by the governments of Nazi Germany and fascist Italy, which had begun a strong propaganda campaign aimed at Latin America. Lord John Reith, Director-General of the BBC, made a speech on the day to welcome the Spanish-speaking listeners. Following the installation of new transmitters, the service was extended to three, and later to four, hours a day. The BBC also arranged rebroadcasts by a number of local stations across Latin America. Chilean-born pianist and composer Norman Fraser was responsible for music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rafael Correa
Rafael Vicente Correa Delgado (; born 6 April 1963) is an Ecuadorian politician and economist who served as the 45th president of Ecuador from 2007 to 2017. The leader of the PAIS Alliance political movement from its foundation until 2017, Correa is a democratic socialism, democratic socialist and his administration focused on the implementation of Left-wing politics, left-wing policies. Internationally, he served as president ''pro tempore'' of the Union of South American Nations, UNASUR. Since 2017, he has been living with his family in Belgium. Born to a lower middle-class mestizo family in Guayaquil, Correa studied economics at the Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil, the Université catholique de Louvain, University of Louvain (UCLouvain), and the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, University of Illinois, where he received his PhD. Returning to Ecuador, in 2005 he became the Minister for the Economy under President Alfredo Palacio, successfully lobbyin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
