Bishops recall legacy and pastoral dedication of Mons. Ricardo Centellas

Bishops from across Bolivia are honoring the pastoral legacy of Monsignor Ricardo Centellas, the late Archbishop of Sucre. Following his death, the Church in Sucre scheduled the final day of his wake for Monday, September 28, with four solemn masses held at the Metropolitan and Primatial Cathedral of Bolivia. The funeral was scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, at 10:00 a.m. at the same cathedral.

To accommodate the large number of priests and delegations arriving from Chuquisaca, Potosí, Tarija, and La Paz, the Church opened the cathedral atrium, the San Cristóbal Seminary, and the Chapel of the Virgin of Guadalupe as reception areas.

During memorial services, various bishops reflected on the late archbishop's life. Archbishop Percy Galván of La Paz spoke of his long friendship with Centellas, dating back to their time in youth ministry in Cinti and their seminary years. Adolfo Bittschi, auxiliary bishop emeritus of Sucre, focused his homily on the Gospel and eternal rest. Bishops from Santa Cruz, El Alto, Pando, La Paz, and Cochabamba also shared messages regarding Centellas's service.