Apostolic Nuncio from the Vatican, Bishop Paolo Rocco Gualtieri, visits our sister Diocese of Sicuani

SICUANI, PERU –  Apostolic Nuncio to Peru, Bishop Paoli Rocco Gualtieri, had a whirlwind visit to the Diocese of Sicuani on April 17^th to the 20^th.

He began his time in the diocese by visiting with Trinitarian Contemplative Sisters from Guatemala who have been Tinta in the diocese for four years and then celebrating Mass in Combapata. Here he  also crowned the statue of Our Lady of the Rosary in the church. The next day he visited parishes in Pitumarca and Checacupe. He then met with the Social Service Coordinators of the charitable works of the diocese for a report of their ministries.

The Nuncio met with all the priests, Sisters and seminarians where he delivered a talk on the vision of Pope Francis for the world-wide church. He also celebrated Mass with all of them

The following day began with a procession through the streets of the city led by the Nuncio and Bishop Pedro Bustamante Lopez of Sicuani, the priests, Sisters and seminarians  followed by about 200 parishioners, many dressed in native costumes. After circling the Plaza, the procession entered the cathedral for the ordination of two Deacons, Christian Burgos and Christian Vilanueva . Included in the ceremony, however, was a presentation to the Nuncio by the mayor of the key to the city.