Archdiocese of Asunción

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In Paraguay, the Roman Catholic Church maintains the Archdiocese of the Blessed Assumption (Latin: Archidioecesis Sanctissimae Assumptionis), an ecclesiastical territory of the Roman Catholic Church.

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• Bishop Gabriel Narciso Escobar Ayala speaks to the people of Asunción

  Bishop Gabriel Narciso Escobar Ayala addressed the clergy and laity of the Archdiocese of Asunción following his appointment as auxiliary bishop. Speaking at the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Most Holy Asunción, Escobar Ayala expressed gratitude to Pope Leo XIV for the mission. Escobar Ayala, who previously served in the Paraguayan Chaco, stated he intends to serve as a servant of souls and a defender of dignity rather than an office administrator. He noted that his ministry in the city and its surrounding areas will focus on both spiritual commitment and social commitment. He said that prayer and human development must work together to address the needs of vulnerable communities and the hunger of neighbors.

  Sep 27, 2026 · Bishops

• Archdiocese of Asunción confirms 81 youth

  The Archdiocese of Asunción confirmed 81 young people at the Parish of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. During the ceremony, the youth received the sacrament of confirmation through anointing with holy chrism. The presiding official welcomed the candidates, their parents, godparents, and catechists, noting that the Holy Spirit remains with the confirmed to guide their lifelong decisions and faith.

  Sep 26, 2026 · Dioceses

• Bishop Gabriel Escobar to join Archdiocese of Asunción

  Bishop Gabriel Narciso Escobar Ayala joins the Archdiocese of Asunción as auxiliary bishop on Sunday, September 27. He will assist Cardinal Adalberto Martínez with the governance, administration, and pastoral care of the archdiocese. This appointment marks the first time the Archdiocese of Asunción has had an auxiliary bishop in 26 years. Escobar Ayala previously served as the pastor of the Apostolic Vicariate of the Paraguayan Chaco, a jurisdiction he has administered since 2013.

  Sep 26, 2026 · Bishops

• Pope Leo XIV releases message for 112th World Migrant and Refugee Day

  Sep 25, 2026 · Life & Family · 4 sources

• Diocese of Asunción issues statement on digital violence and harassment at Universidad Nacional de Asunción

  The Diocese of Asunción issued a statement expressing solidarity with those affected by recent allegations of sexual violence and harassment in digital environments at the National University of Asunción. The reports involve the non-consensual distribution of private images, the exposure of personal data, and the creation of sexual montages using artificial intelligence. The diocese stated that responsibility for these actions lies with those who create, request, manipulate, or distribute such materials without consent, rather than with the victims. The statement noted that digital violence attacks the privacy, rights, and dignity of individuals, often causing fear, humiliation, and suffering. In its response, the diocese referenced Pope Francis's encyclical Fratelli tutti, which warns that digital communication can turn people into objects of intrusive scrutiny and amplify aggression. The statement also cited Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, which affirms that every person possesses inalienable dignity and notes that artificial intelligence lacks moral conscience.

  Sep 24, 2026 · Life & Family

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