The Church in Peru

The Diocese of Sicuani employment and youth program held a theoretical and practical workshop on cultivating oyster mushrooms on October 21. The training took place at the I.E. Simón Bolívar in the San Pablo district of Canchis province.

66 students from various educational institutions in the Canchis and Canas provinces participated in the session. The attendees represented schools in Maranganí, Tinta, Pampaccalasaya, San Pablo, Layo, El Descanso, and Sicuani.

An engineer provided technical instruction and guided the students through the practical process of planting the edible mushrooms. The diocese organized the workshop to provide technical skills for local productive projects and youth entrepreneurship.

Bishop Guillermo Elías Millares, auxiliary bishop of Lima, called on the faithful to move beyond outward displays of devotion during the Solemnity of the Lord of Miracles. During a Mass at the Sanctuary of Las Nazarenas, Millares told the congregation that participating in processions and festivities is insufficient if it does not lead to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

The bishop spoke to thousands of people gathered for the celebration of the Cristo Moreno. Reflecting on the Gospel of John, Millares encouraged the faithful to look past the physical image to understand the meaning of the sacrifice of the Son of God and to seek salvation and healing. He stated that true devotion must result in a life transformed by the love of God and a commitment to living the faith.

Bishop César Augusto Huerta Ramírez administered the sacrament of confirmation to the faithful of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Capaccmarca. The ceremony took place on October 19 in the Diocese of Sicuani.

Bishop César Augusto Huerta Ramírez administered the sacrament of Confirmation at San Sebastián Parish in Livitaca on October 18.

The Bishop of Sicuani presided over the liturgy for the candidates in the Diocese of Sicuani. The ceremony focused on the reception of the Holy Spirit to strengthen the candidates' commitment to their families and communities.

Bishop César Augusto Huerta Ramírez administered the sacrament of confirmation to young people at Immaculate Conception Parish in Colquemarca on 20 October.

The confirmands, many of whom were part of the secondary school catechesis program, renewed their baptismal promises during the Mass. Father Lucio González Yana, the parish priest, concelebrated the liturgy with the bishop.

During the celebration, Bishop Huerta Ramírez told godparents they must take an active role in forming their godchildren. He stated that their mission includes teaching Christian values, principles, and virtues while serving as witnesses of faith.

Father Crhistian Villanueva presided over a festive Mass in honor of the Lord of Miracles at the Sicuani Cathedral.

The sacred image was carried in a procession through the main streets of Sicuani accompanied by the faithful and members of the Hermandad del Señor de los Milagros.

Bishop César gave a talk on ethical and moral values to the university community at the Universidad Andina del Cusco (UAC) Sicuani branch. The presentation, titled "Ethical and Moral Values in the University Environment," took place in the university auditorium.

The bishop encouraged students and faculty to base their daily lives and future professional careers on integrity, truth, and social commitment. The event included the university director, Dr. Eder Arturo Aco Corrales, as well as teachers and students from various professional schools.

The University Pastoral Ministry of the Diocese of Sicuani assisted with the event.

Bishop César Augusto Huerta Ramírez presided over a Mass and Te Deum in Yanaoca on Wednesday, October 14, to mark the 193rd anniversary of the political creation of the Canas province.

During the celebration, provincial authorities and community representatives recognized Saint James the Apostle as the lifelong mayor of Canas. Mayor Andrés Olivares presented a mayoral resolution and a ceremonial sash to the image of Saint James inside the temple in Yanaoca.

The Diocese of Sicuani held a Mass and Te Deum at the Sicuani Cathedral to mark the 193rd anniversary of the Canchis Province.

Father Lucio González Yana, the Vicar General of the Diocese of Sicuani, presided over the liturgy. During his homily, Father González Yana encouraged local authorities and citizens to work together for the progress and welfare of the province.

The celebration included the Provincial Mayor of Canchis, members of the council, educational authorities, district mayors, and representatives of the National Police of Peru.

Bishop César Huerta Ramírez presided over a Confirmation Mass for 92 young people and adults at Señor de Huanca Parish in the Diocese of Sicuani.

The bishop concelebrated the Mass with parish priest Luis Timoteo Aldave and Oliver Muñoz Gutiérrez, who returned to the diocese to provide pastoral assistance at the parish following postgraduate studies in Rome.

During his homily, Bishop Huerta Ramírez told godparents to remain active in the lives of their godchildren by providing ongoing guidance and advice in the faith.