Spanish Priest Patricio Larrosa Named Bishop of Danlí

Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 20, 2026 · Originally reported July 18, 2026 by Radio HRN

Pope Leo XIV named Spanish priest Patricio Larrosa, a missionary and educator in Honduras for 34 years, as bishop of the Danlí diocese in El Paraíso department, taking office July 25 with a focus on migration, poverty, and strengthening religious vocations.

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