José Gregorio Castro facts for kids
Quick facts for kids José Gregorio Castro |
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| Bishop of Cuzco | |
Portrait in the Cathedral of Cuzco
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| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Cuzco |
| Enthroned | March 21, 1910 |
| Reign ended | November 13, 1917 |
| Predecessor | Juan Antonio Falcón |
| Successor | Pedro Pascual Farfán |
| Other posts | Titular bishop of Klazomenai; Auxiliary Bishop of Lima (1917–1924) |
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| Ordination | September 23, 1900 |
| Consecration | Order of Friars Minor |
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| Birth name | Facundo Castro Miranda |
| Born | November 28, 1859 Cuzco, Peru |
| Died | January 30, 1924 (aged 64) Lima, Peru |
| Buried | Convent of San Francisco |
| Denomination | Roman Catholicism |
| Alma mater | Saint Anthony the Abbot Seminary National School of Sciences and Arts of Cuzco |
| Coat of arms |  |
José Gregorio Castro Miranda (born Facundo Castro Miranda) was an important Roman Catholic leader from Peru. He was a member of the Franciscan Order (O.F.M.). He served as the Bishop of Cuzco from 1910 to 1917. Bishop Castro worked hard to help the local indigenous people connect with the church. He did this by translating prayers and church music into Quechua, which was their language.
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Early Life and Education
José Gregorio Castro was born in Cuzco, Peru, on November 28, 1859. He was given the name Facundo Castro Miranda when he was baptized the next year. His parents were Juan Manuel Castro Maldonado and María Eusebia Miranda Cortés.
He went to several schools, including the Peruvian College, the San Antonio Abad Seminary, and the National School of Sciences and Arts of Cuzco. Besides his religious studies, he was also a talented musician, just like his brother Florencio.
In 1879, when Chile declared war on Peru, young Facundo joined the Legion of Honor to help his country. After that group was no longer needed, he joined another group in Lampa Province. Once the war ended, he continued to serve his community. He worked as a justice of the peace and was also a member of the local city council.
Religious Journey
Facundo Castro Miranda decided to dedicate his life to the church. He joined the Order of Friars Minor on February 16, 1896. He lived at the Convento de los Descalzos. He became a bishop on September 23, 1900.
In 1909, while living at the Recoleta Convent, he was chosen to be the next Bishop of Cuzco. He officially started this important role in 1910. He served as the Bishop of Cusco until 1917. He resigned that year due to health reasons. Pedro Pascual Farfán took over his position.
During his time as bishop, and even after, he helped manage and fund important church institutions. For example, he supported the San Antonio de Abad Seminary in 1915 and 1916. He also shared cultural treasures. In 1920, he gave a copy of the famous play Ollantay to the National Archive of Peru.
Connecting Through Language
Bishop Castro was very dedicated to the local indigenous population. He understood the importance of language. He wrote several works in the Quechua language. One of his important works was a dictionary that helped other church leaders conduct services in Quechua.
He also put together a collection of religious songs in 1920, which included some of his own music. These publications were very helpful for the religious practices of indigenous people in the 1920s. Many of his works became popular among the local communities.
After he resigned as Bishop of Cuzco, he continued his church service. He became the Auxiliary Bishop of Lima. He also held the title of Titular Bishop of Clazomenae. He held these positions until he passed away in 1924. He died in Lima, at the Convent of San Francisco, which was his last home. He was buried there.
Notable Writings
José Gregorio Castro wrote several books and texts, many of them in Quechua, to help people with their faith. Some of his well-known works include:
- Muchhaska Yupaychaska cachun apu Dios, hinallatak Kollanan Huiñay Virgen Mariapas (1904)
- Vocabulario políglota incaico (1905), a dictionary he wrote with other Franciscan clergy members.
- Vocabulario castellano y keshua del Cuzco, forma parte del Políglota incaico (1905)
- Exhortación pastoral [dirigida] al clero y fieles de su diócesis con motivo de la Santa Cuaresma (1911), a message for Lent.
- Texto i catecismo de la doctrina cristiana en keshua (1913), a Christian doctrine text and catechism in Quechua.
- Carta pastoral (1914), a letter related to the Feast of the Sacred Heart.
- Florilegio incaico (1920), a prayer book.
- Rosicler incaico (1920), a collection of religious songs in Quechua.
See also
In Spanish: José Gregorio Castro para niños
- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cuzco
