Saints have an important place in Paraguayan culture

Saints have an important place in Paraguayan culture

Being a very strongly Catholic country the various saints are an important part of Paraguayan culture. These range from national saints right down to saints of the household. All are venerate with equal conviction. On a national level the three principal ones are the...
The Well of the Virgin of Caacupe. Caacupe

The Well of the Virgin of Caacupe. Caacupe

The Well of the Virgin of Caacupe and its associated church is the second most visited sight in Caacupe. Many pilgrims visit both the basilica and the well when they come to Caacupe. It lies just a short distance from the Basilica of Caacupe. Five blocks away and on...
Paraguay. A youthful country, a country full of children

Paraguay. A youthful country, a country full of children

Paraguay is a youthful country. One filled with children. There is no corner of the land without chiuldren. The Paraguayans are very fond of children. which is fortunate as there are few houses in the country that are without children. The statistics speak for...
In Paraguay every church has its saint and icon

In Paraguay every church has its saint and icon

Paraguay is a very strongly Catholic country. That is clear to see in the religious architecture across the country. No city, town, village of district is without a church to call its own. It may be a grand city cathedral or a small country chapel. Whatever it may be...
Caacupe and the Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Caacupe and the Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Caacupe is the religious center of Paraguay and the Feast of the Immaculate Conception its principal festival. The town of Caacupe is located 54km from Asuncion. It is home to the modern Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Miracles. Within that is housed the statue...
The new ecclesiastical museum in Caacupe

The new ecclesiastical museum in Caacupe

Caacupe is the religious center of Paraguay. As such it is fitting that it should have a museum in which to display its religious heritage. Caacupe approximately 50km is the home to the Virgin of Caacupe. The Virgin of Caacupe is venerated across the country and the...