Cathedral Basilica of San José de Mayo
San José
The Cathedral Basilica of San José de Mayo serves as the principal church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San José de Mayo, which was established in 1955. Located in the city of San José, Uruguay, it functions as the episcopal seat of the diocese, which encompasses the departments of San José and Flores. The cathedral is a significant religious structure, representing the Latin Church tradition within Uruguay. It holds a central role in the spiritual life of the local Catholic community and is also a notable architectural and cultural landmark in the region. The diocese itself is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Montevideo, linking it to the broader ecclesiastical province. Over the years, the cathedral has been served by several bishops, with the current bishop being Edgardo Fabián Antúnez-Percíncula Kaenel, S.J., appointed in 2021. The cathedral’s presence reflects the historical development of Catholicism in Uruguay and its ongoing importance in religious ceremonies and diocesan events.
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Interesting facts
- •The Diocese of San José de Mayo was created in 1955, making it a relatively young diocese within Uruguay.
- •The cathedral serves as the episcopal seat for two departments: San José and Flores.
- •The current bishop, Edgardo Fabián Antúnez-Percíncula Kaenel, S.J., was appointed in 2021.
History
The Diocese of San José de Mayo was established in 1955, carved out from the territories of the Archdiocese of Montevideo and the Diocese of Salto.
Since its creation, the Cathedral Basilica of San José de Mayo has served as the episcopal seat.
The diocese has been led by a succession of bishops, beginning with Luis Baccino in 1955.
The cathedral and diocese have played a pivotal role in the religious organization of the San José and Flores departments.
In 2021, Edgardo Fabián Antúnez-Percíncula Kaenel, S.J., became the current bishop, continuing the cathedral’s legacy as a center of Catholic worship and administration in the region.
Contact
Phone: 4342 3339
