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The Archdiocese of Panamá was originally established in 1513 as the Diocese of Panamá City.
Answer: False
The original establishment in 1513 was as the Diocese of Santa María de La Antigua del Darién, not the Diocese of Panamá City.
The see of the diocese was moved to Panama City and renamed the Diocese of Panamá on December 7, 1520.
Answer: True
Historical records confirm that the see was relocated to Panama City and the diocese was renamed on December 7, 1520.
Juan de Quevedo Villegas, a member of the Order of Friars Minor (O.F.M.), was the first bishop appointed to the original Diocese of Santa María de La Antigua del Darién.
Answer: True
Juan de Quevedo Villegas, a member of the Order of Friars Minor (O.F.M.), was indeed the first bishop appointed to the original Diocese of Santa María de La Antigua del Darién.
Tomás de Berlanga, a member of the Order of Preachers (O.P.), served the Diocese of Panamá from 1534 to 1537.
Answer: True
Tomás de Berlanga, affiliated with the Order of Preachers, served the Diocese of Panamá during the period of 1534 to 1537.
The year 1520 is significant because the Diocese of Panamá was elevated to an Archdiocese.
Answer: False
The year 1520 marks the relocation and renaming of the diocese to Panama City, not its elevation to an archdiocese, which occurred in 1925.
The original location of the Diocese of Santa María de La Antigua del Darién was upriver from the mouth of the Atrato River.
Answer: True
The initial site of the Diocese of Santa María de La Antigua del Darién was located upriver from the Atrato River's mouth.
The significance of the mention of the Gulf of Urabá and Castilla de Oro province is that they were the locations of later territorial losses.
Answer: False
The Gulf of Urabá and Castilla de Oro province are significant because they represent the original geographical and administrative context of the precursor diocese, not as locations of later territorial losses.
When was the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Panamá established, and what was its original name?
Answer: August 28, 1513, as the Diocese of Santa María de La Antigua del Darién
The archdiocese was established on August 28, 1513, under the name Diocese of Santa María de La Antigua del Darién.
Which bishop, a member of the Order of Friars Minor (O.F.M.), was the first appointed to the original Diocese of Santa María de La Antigua del Darién?
Answer: Juan de Quevedo Villegas
Juan de Quevedo Villegas, a member of the Order of Friars Minor (O.F.M.), was the inaugural bishop appointed to the Diocese of Santa María de La Antigua del Darién.
What is the significance of the mention of the Gulf of Urabá and Castilla de Oro province in the archdiocese's history?
Answer: They represent the original geographical and administrative context of its precursor diocese.
The Gulf of Urabá and Castilla de Oro province are significant as they denote the original geographical and administrative setting for the precursor diocese, established in 1513.
Which bishop, a member of the Order of Preachers (O.P.), served the Diocese of Panamá from 1534 to 1537?
Answer: Tomás de Berlanga
Tomás de Berlanga, a member of the Order of Preachers (O.P.), served the Diocese of Panamá from 1534 to 1537.
The Diocese of Panamá was elevated to the status of an archdiocese on November 29, 1925.
Answer: True
The elevation of the Diocese of Panamá to archdiocesan status occurred on November 29, 1925.
In the 16th century, the Archdiocese of Panamá experienced territorial divisions, including the formation of the Diocese of León en Nicaragua and the Diocese of Popayán.
Answer: True
During the 16th century, the archdiocese's territory was indeed divided to establish new dioceses, including León en Nicaragua and Popayán.
The Diocese of Chitrè was formed from the territory of the Archdiocese of Panamá in 1962.
Answer: True
The Diocese of Chitrè was established from the archdiocese's territory in 1962.
The Vicariate Apostolic of Darién was established from the archdiocese's territory in 1925.
Answer: True
The Vicariate Apostolic of Darién was indeed established from the archdiocese's territory in 1925.
The year 1925 is significant as it marks the date when the Diocese of Panamá was elevated to the status of an Archdiocese.
Answer: True
The year 1925 is indeed significant for marking the elevation of the Diocese of Panamá to archdiocesan status.
In the 16th century, the Archdiocese of Panamá experienced territorial divisions, including the formation of which of the following dioceses?
Answer: Diocese of León en Nicaragua and Diocese of Popayán
During the 16th century, territorial divisions led to the formation of dioceses such as León en Nicaragua and Popayán from the archdiocese's territory.
Which diocese was formed from the territory of the Archdiocese of Panamá in 1962?
Answer: Diocese of Chitrè
The Diocese of Chitrè was established from the archdiocese's territory in 1962.
Which of the following territorial changes occurred for the Archdiocese of Panamá in the 20th century?
Answer: Creation of the Diocese of Penonomé
The creation of the Diocese of Penonomé in 1993 is one of the territorial changes that occurred for the archdiocese in the 20th century.
The Metropolitan Archdiocese of Panamá's ecclesiastical province includes the Diocese of David and the Diocese of Penonomé.
Answer: True
The ecclesiastical province of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Panamá comprises the Diocese of David and the Diocese of Penonomé, among other suffragan sees and prelatures.
In 2004, over 95% of the population within the archdiocese's jurisdiction was recorded as Catholic.
Answer: False
In 2004, the Catholic population constituted 90% of the total, not over 95%.
The Metropolitan Archdiocese of Panamá administers 100 parishes.
Answer: False
The archdiocese administers 88 parishes, not 100.
The term 'Metropolitan' signifies that the Archdiocese of Panamá is the principal see within an ecclesiastical province.
Answer: True
The designation 'Metropolitan' correctly indicates that the archdiocese serves as the principal see within its ecclesiastical province.
The Metropolitan Archdiocese of Panamá includes the Territorial Prelature of Bocas del Toro within its ecclesiastical province.
Answer: True
The Territorial Prelature of Bocas del Toro is part of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Panamá's ecclesiastical province.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a suffragan diocese or territorial prelature under the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Panamá's ecclesiastical province?
Answer: Diocese of Santa María de La Antigua del Darién
The Diocese of Santa María de La Antigua del Darién was the precursor; it is not listed as a current suffragan diocese or territorial prelature within the province.
In 2004, what percentage of the total population within the archdiocese's jurisdiction was Catholic?
Answer: 90%
In 2004, 90% of the population within the archdiocese's jurisdiction was recorded as Catholic.
How many parishes are administered by the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Panamá?
Answer: 88
The archdiocese administers a total of 88 parishes.
What does the term 'Metropolitan' signify in the context of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Panamá?
Answer: It is the principal see within an ecclesiastical province, overseeing suffragan dioceses.
The term 'Metropolitan' denotes the archdiocese's role as the principal see within an ecclesiastical province, with supervisory responsibilities over suffragan dioceses.
What does the term 'suffragan dioceses' refer to in the context of an ecclesiastical province?
Answer: Dioceses that are subordinate to a metropolitan archdiocese.
'Suffragan dioceses' are those that are subordinate to a metropolitan archdiocese within an ecclesiastical province.
Jose Domingo Ulloa Mendieta is the current Metropolitan Archbishop of Panamá and belongs to the Order of Saint Augustine (O.S.A.).
Answer: True
Jose Domingo Ulloa Mendieta currently serves as the Metropolitan Archbishop and is affiliated with the Order of Saint Augustine.
Pope Leo XIV is mentioned as the current Pope in the context of the archdiocese.
Answer: True
The provided information mentions Leo XIV in the context of the current papacy.
José Dimas Cedeño Delgado is listed as a bishop emeritus for the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Panamá.
Answer: True
José Dimas Cedeño Delgado is identified as a bishop emeritus within the archdiocese.
Marcos Gregorio McGrath served as Metropolitan Archbishop from 1969 to 1994 and was a member of the Society of Jesus (S.J.).
Answer: False
Marcos Gregorio McGrath served from 1969 to 1994, but he was a member of the Congregation of Holy Cross (C.S.C.), not the Society of Jesus (S.J.).
The Metropolitan Archbishop of Panamá before Jose Domingo Ulloa Mendieta was José Dimas Cedeño Delgado.
Answer: True
José Dimas Cedeño Delgado preceded Jose Domingo Ulloa Mendieta as the Metropolitan Archbishop of Panamá.
The inclusion of specific dates for bishops' tenures helps track leadership transitions and service durations.
Answer: True
Providing specific dates for bishops' tenures is crucial for accurately mapping leadership changes and the duration of service within the archdiocese.
A 'Coadjutor bishop' has the right of succession to the diocesan bishop.
Answer: True
A coadjutor bishop is generally appointed with the right of succession to the current diocesan bishop.
An 'Auxiliary bishop' automatically has the right of succession to the diocesan bishop.
Answer: False
An auxiliary bishop assists the diocesan bishop but does not automatically possess the right of succession.
The purpose of listing 'Bishops emeritus' is to identify current bishops actively leading a diocese.
Answer: False
Bishops emeritus are retired individuals who previously served the archdiocese and are no longer actively leading a diocese.
Who is the current Metropolitan Archbishop of Panamá, and what religious order does he belong to?
Answer: Jose Domingo Ulloa Mendieta, Order of Saint Augustine (O.S.A.)
Jose Domingo Ulloa Mendieta is the current Metropolitan Archbishop and belongs to the Order of Saint Augustine (O.S.A.).
Who is listed as a bishop emeritus for the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Panamá?
Answer: José Dimas Cedeño Delgado
José Dimas Cedeño Delgado is identified in the records as a bishop emeritus of the archdiocese.
Which of the following bishops served the Diocese of Panamá and was later appointed Archbishop of Santafé en Nueva Granada?
Answer: Bartolomé Martinez Menacho y Mesa
Bartolomé Martinez Menacho y Mesa served the Diocese of Panamá and was subsequently appointed Archbishop of Santafé en Nueva Granada.
Marcos Gregorio McGrath, who served as Metropolitan Archbishop from 1969 to 1994, belonged to which religious congregation?
Answer: Congregation of Holy Cross (C.S.C.)
Marcos Gregorio McGrath was a member of the Congregation of Holy Cross (C.S.C.).
What is the significance of the mention of José Luis Lacunza Maestrojuán as a Cardinal?
Answer: He was appointed Bishop of Chitrè and later received the honor of being created a Cardinal.
The mention of José Luis Lacunza Maestrojuán as a Cardinal signifies his attainment of this high ecclesiastical honor after serving as an auxiliary bishop and later as Bishop of Chitrè.
Which of the following religious orders is NOT mentioned in relation to the bishops of the Archdiocese of Panamá?
Answer: Order of the Carmelite Missionaries (OCM)
The Order of the Carmelite Missionaries (OCM) is not mentioned in relation to the bishops of the Archdiocese of Panamá, unlike several other orders listed.
What does the term 'Coadjutor bishop' imply regarding episcopal succession?
Answer: The bishop is appointed to assist the diocesan bishop and typically possesses the right of succession.
A coadjutor bishop is appointed to assist the diocesan bishop and usually holds the right of succession.
Who was the first bishop appointed after the Diocese of Panamá was elevated to an Archdiocese in 1925?
Answer: Juan José Maíztegui y Besoitaiturria
Juan José Maíztegui y Besoitaiturria was the first bishop appointed following the archdiocese's elevation in 1925.
The Metropolitan Archdiocese of Panamá covers an area of approximately 10,000 square kilometers.
Answer: False
The archdiocese covers an area of 13,275 square kilometers, not approximately 10,000.
The geographical coordinates for the Archdiocese are 8°57′09″N 79°32′07″W.
Answer: True
The provided geographical coordinates for the Archdiocese of Panamá are accurately stated as 8°57′09″N 79°32′07″W.
What was the geographical area covered by the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Panamá in square miles, according to 2004 data?
Answer: 5,126 sq mi
The archdiocese covers a geographical area of 5,126 square miles.
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Panamá is known by the Latin designation *Archidioecesis Metropolitanae Panamensis*.
Answer: True
The official Latin designation for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Panamá is indeed *Archidioecesis Metropolitanae Panamensis*, as stated in the supporting documentation.
The Metropolitan Archdiocese of Panamá adheres to the Byzantine Rite.
Answer: False
The archdiocese adheres to the Roman Rite, not the Byzantine Rite.
The main cathedral is the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, also referred to as Catedral Metropolitan de Santa María la Antigua in the infobox caption.
Answer: True
The primary cathedral is indeed the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, with the Catedral Metropolitan de Santa María la Antigua also being used as a designation.
The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is also identified as the Catedral Metropolitan de Santa María la Antigua in the infobox caption.
Answer: True
The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is also referred to as the Catedral Metropolitan de Santa María la Antigua in the infobox caption.
The Metropolitan Archdiocese of Panamá is affiliated with the Roman Catholic denomination and adheres to the Roman Rite.
Answer: True
The archdiocese is indeed affiliated with the Roman Catholic denomination and follows the Roman Rite.
What is the official Latin designation of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese in Panama?
Answer: Archidioecesis Metropolitanae Panamensis
The official Latin designation for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Panamá is *Archidioecesis Metropolitanae Panamensis*.
What is the primary rite adhered to by the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Panamá?
Answer: Roman Rite
The primary rite adhered to by the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Panamá is the Roman Rite.
What is the official title of the main cathedral associated with the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Panamá, as mentioned in the infobox caption?
Answer: Catedral Metropolitan de Santa María la Antigua
The infobox caption refers to the main cathedral as the Catedral Metropolitan de Santa María la Antigua.
The Metropolitan Archdiocese of Panamá is affiliated with which denomination and rite?
Answer: Roman Catholic Church, Roman Rite
The archdiocese is affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church and adheres to the Roman Rite.
The 'See also' section references the 'Catholic Church in Spain' to provide broader context.
Answer: False
The 'See also' section references the 'Catholic Church in Panama,' not 'Catholic Church in Spain,' to provide broader context.
The 'Authority control' section indicates the archdiocese is cataloged in databases like VIAF and GND.
Answer: True
The 'Authority control' section confirms the archdiocese's cataloging in databases such as VIAF and GND, signifying its inclusion in international archival systems.
The reference to 'self-published' in citations suggests the sources are official Vatican documents.
Answer: False
A 'self-published' reference in citations indicates that the source is maintained by individuals or organizations, not official Vatican bodies.
The 'Portals' section links to broader thematic Wikipedia portals, such as 'Catholicism' and 'Panama.'
Answer: True
The 'Portals' section serves to connect the article to broader thematic categories like 'Catholicism' and 'Panama'.
What does the 'Authority control' section typically indicate about an entity like the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Panamá?
Answer: Its cataloging in international and national databases for identification.
The 'Authority control' section indicates the entity's cataloging in international and national databases, facilitating its identification and management within archival systems.
What does the 'Archived' note for the official website of the Archdiocese of Panamá imply?
Answer: The content is no longer current and has been preserved.
An 'Archived' note indicates that the website's content is no longer current but has been preserved, likely via the Wayback Machine, for historical access.
The reference to 'self-published' in citations for websites like Catholic-Hierarchy.org implies what about their nature?
Answer: They are maintained by individuals or organizations, not official church bodies.
A 'self-published' citation implies the website is maintained by individuals or organizations, not official church bodies.