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Metropolitan see Sucre, Bolivia

Archdiocese of Sucre

Sucren(sis)

Latin Church

Latin rite metropolitan archdiocese and primatial see of Bolivia, erected as a diocese on 27 June 1552 from the Diocese of Cusco, elevated to the Metropolitan Archdiocese of La Plata (Charcas) on 20 July 1609 and renamed Sucre in 1924; Pope Francis recognized it as Bolivia's primatial see in 2021. Its seat is the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Archbishop Ricardo Ernesto Centellas Guzman has led the archdiocese since 11 February 2020.

On the map

Esri
Sucre, Bolivia, drawn to the town rather than to the door: the register holds no verified address for its cathedral.

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Established
1552
Catholics
542,000
Priests
84
Territory
49,975 km²

Parishes and churches

51 listed churches in our records. Open a parish for Mass times, confession, directions and sources where recorded.

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The bishop

Archbishop
Ricardo Ernesto Centellas Guzman
Born
7 November 1962
Birthplace
Suquistaca

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The cathedral

Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Sucre stands in Sucre, the church that holds the cathedra from which this see takes its name.

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  • Mons. Adolfo Bittschi announces funeral details for Mons. Ricardo Centellas

    Bishop Adolfo Bittschi, auxiliary bishop emeritus of the Archdiocese of Sucre, announced the funeral arrangements for Archbishop Ricardo Centellas following his sudden death. Archbishop Centellas fell ill during an academic event at the Universidad Católica Boliviana and was taken to a hospital in Oruro, where medical staff were unable to revive him, according to Bittschi. The body is currently located in the grotto of the chapel of Madre Nazaria Ignacia in Oruro, where a wake is scheduled for tonight. Following legal procedures, the body is expected to arrive in Sucre this Friday. A first Mass was scheduled for 20:00 today at the Cathedral, presided over by Mons. Edmundo. Official funeral rites and a Mass with the body present will take place on Tuesday morning at the Sucre Cathedral. The burial is expected to occur at the same cathedral, following the tradition of interring archbishops in that location.

    Sep 25, 2026 · Dioceses · 3 sources

  • Archdiocese of Sucre celebrates Virgin of Guadalupe feast

    Sep 7, 2026 · Catholic Life

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