St. Ignatius Cathedral, San Ignacio de Velasco facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Ignatius Cathedral |
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| Catedral de San Ignacio | |
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| Location | San Ignacio de Velasco |
| Country |  Bolivia |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
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| Architectural type | church |
The St. Ignatius Cathedral (also called Catedral de San Ignacio in Spanish) is a beautiful church in San Ignacio de Velasco, a city in eastern Bolivia. It is an important building for the Roman Catholic Church in the area.
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History of the Cathedral
Building the Original Church
The construction of this church began a long time ago, in 1748. It was started by Jesuit missionaries, who were priests that traveled to different places to teach about their faith. The main building was finished in 1761.
Fire and Rebuilding
Sadly, the church was damaged by a fire in 1948. But people worked hard to rebuild it. The rebuilding efforts took place between 1998 and 2001, making sure this important building could be used again.
How the Cathedral is Used
Main Church of the Diocese
The St. Ignatius Cathedral is the main church for the Diocese of San Ignacio de Velasco. A diocese is like a special area that a bishop oversees for the Catholic Church. This diocese was first set up in 1930 by Pope Pius XI.
Becoming a Diocese
Later, in 1994, Pope John Paul II made it a full diocese. This means it became an even more important center for the Catholic Church in that region. Today, Bishop Robert Herman Flock Bever is in charge of the church and its community.
See also
In Spanish: Catedral de San Ignacio (San Ignacio de Velasco) para niños
- Roman Catholicism in Bolivia
- St. Ignatius
