Spain Bilbao Mission Introduction

Spain Bilbao Mission Introduction

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The mission is divided into four basic regions: País Vasco, Asturias, Castilla y León, and Galicia. Three distinct languages (Spanish, Basque, and Gallego) and one major dialect (Asturiano) are spoken in the region, although Spanish is the most prominent.

Short History

In 1967 Spain passed its Religious Liberty Law, and the Church was officially recognized on 22 October 1968.

On 11 July 1970, the Spain Mission was organized, which was renamed the Spain Madrid Mission on 20 June 1974, and divided into the Spain Madrid, Spain Sevilla (Málaga) and Spain Barcelona Missions on 8 May 1976.

The Spain Bilbao Mission was organized 1 July 1987 from the Spain Madrid and Spain Barcelona Missions.

Address of the Mission Office

Districts and Branches

Bilbao District (País Vasco)
- Barakaldo Branch
- Bilbao Branch
- Las Arenas Branch
- Logroño Branch
- Pamplona Branch
- San Sebastián Branch
- Santander Branch
- Vitoria Branch
Oviedo District (Asturias)
- Avilés Branch
- Gijón Branch
- Oviedo Branch
Santiago District (Galicia)
- El Ferrol Branch
- La Coruña Branch
- Lugo Branch
- Orense Branch
- Pontevedra Branch
- Santiago Branch
- Vigo Branch
Valladolid District (Castilla y León)
- Burgos Branch
- León Branch
- Palencia Branch
- Ponferrada Branch
- Valladolid Branch