César Bosco Vivas Robelo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids César Bosco Vivas Robelo |
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Bishop of León | |
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Church | Catholic Church |
Enthroned | 1991 |
Reign ended | 2019 |
Predecessor | Julián Luis Barni Spotti O.F.M. |
Successor | Sócrates René Sandigo Jirón |
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Ordination | 17 May 1970 |
Consecration | 21 November 1981 by Miguel Obando y Bravo S.D.B. |
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Born | Masaya, Nicaragua |
14 November 1941
Died | 23 June 2020 Managua, Nicaragua |
(aged 78)
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César Bosco Vivas Robelo (born November 14, 1941 – died June 23, 2020) was an important leader in the Catholic Church in Nicaragua. He served as a bishop for many years.
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Early Life and Becoming a Priest
César Bosco Vivas Robelo was born in a city called Masaya in Nicaragua. This was on November 14, 1941. He decided to dedicate his life to the church. In 1970, he became a priest. This means he was officially ready to lead church services. He could also teach about faith.
Serving as a Bishop
A bishop is a high-ranking leader in the Catholic Church. They oversee many churches in a certain area. César Bosco Vivas Robelo became an auxiliary bishop in 1981. An auxiliary bishop helps the main bishop of a large area. He served in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Managua. Managua is the capital city of Nicaragua. He held this role until 1991.
Bishop of León
In 1991, Bishop Vivas Robelo took on a new role. He became the main bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of León in Nicaragua. This is a very important position. He was responsible for all the Catholic churches and people in that region. He served the people of León for a long time. He continued in this role until 2019.
Later Years and Passing
Bishop Vivas Robelo retired from his duties in 2019. He had served the church for many decades. He passed away in 2020. His death was due to COVID-19. He was 78 years old when he died.