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...
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...
In Paraguay every neighbourhood has its chapel

In Paraguay every neighbourhood has its chapel

In Paraguay religion plays an important part in everyday life. Particularly the Catholic church. Every town has its principal church. These are often fine old buildings which serve as a focus for the town. Beyond these is a large network of neighbourhood chapels. No...
Dulce Nombre de Jesus, Piribebuy

Dulce Nombre de Jesus, Piribebuy

Ducle Nombre de Jesus is the principal church in Piribebuy. It was also the first to be established. It is also and more commonly know by its Guarani name Nandejara Guasu. The name Dulce Nombre de Jesus translates into English as The Sweet Name of Jesus. The church is...