New Bishop Cristino Ramos González Welcomed in Concepción, Paraguay

Concepción, Paraguay – The city of Concepción officially welcomed its new bishop, Cristino Ramos González, on Thursday, July 2, 2026. The ceremony, held at the Cathedral of Concepción, marked the formal reception of the prelate appointed by the Vatican.

Bishop González arrived at the cathedral accompanied by the band of the Fourth Infantry Division. He was greeted by Governor Liz Meza and Mayor Bernardo Villalba, along with local clergy and parishioners. Before entering the sacred space, he spoke with journalists, emphasizing his intention to first familiarize himself with the departments of Concepción and Amambay, which fall under his ecclesiastical jurisdiction.

"We are in the Year of the Common Good, so it is a great challenge for all authorities to fight for that," Bishop González stated, signaling his commitment to addressing regional issues. He also pledged to support local authorities in their efforts to combat poverty and corruption.

Inside the cathedral, Bishop González offered prayers before the Blessed Sacrament and the image of the Immaculate Conception, the patron saint of the diocese. He was presented with the key to the city by the president of the Municipal Board, Alfredo Medina, and received other gifts from municipal and departmental officials.

Bishop González is the sixth bishop to lead the Diocese of the Most Holy Conception. His episcopal ordination is scheduled for Saturday, July 4, at 9:00 AM in the Cathedral of Concepción. He succeeds five previous prelates, with the most recent being Miguel Ángel Cabello.

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We are in the Year of the Common Good, so it is a great challenge for all authorities to fight for that.