1641 36.190
1700
1732
1740
1768
1801
86.173
141.242
73.910
88.864
45.637
Jesuits established 30 reductions, often called
“missions of the Rio de la Plata”
Steady growth since 1647
Largest population of Reductions
Reduced population due to epidemics
Jesuits expelled
Reductions in decline
For the Synod
For the members of the Salesian Family
in Paraguay to unite on the synodal journey
We pray for the Church, that she may adopt listening and dialogue
as a lifestyle at every level, and allow herself to be guided by the Holy
Spirit towards the peripheries of the world.
[Pope Francis’ prayer intention]
