The Municipality of Potosí returns the San Bernardo Temple to the Catholic Church

The Municipality of Potosí has formally returned the San Bernardo Temple to the administration of the Catholic Church. The local government handed over the building to allow for liturgical worship and to accommodate the faithful during the Festividad de Ch’utillos.

Bishop Renán Aguilera of the Diocese of Potosí thanked municipal authorities, neighborhood boards, and various institutions for supporting the return of the space. He noted that the growing number of pilgrims requires an adequate venue. Father Nazario López stated that work will begin to establish a temple dedicated to the devotion of San Bartolomé.

Luis Fuertes, the interim secretary for Desarrollo Turístico, Cultural y Patrimonial for the municipality, confirmed that the local government will support the religious use of the infrastructure. This follows a commitment made by Mayor Williams Cervantes. The municipality also announced a management plan coordinated with the bishopric to preserve the site. Bishop Aguilera said he will meet with heritage units to adapt the space for liturgy, which includes removing previous modifications or constructions.