Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Juiz de Fora
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Country: | Brazil |
Rite: | Latin Rite |
Area: | 10,757 km² |
Population: Total: Catholics: |
676,000 (2006) 540,000 (79.9%) |
Cathedral: | Catedral Metropolitana Santo Antônio |
Ordinaries | |
Bishop: | Eurico dos Santos Veloso |
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Juiz de Fora {Latin: Iudiciforen(sis)} is an archdiocese located in the city of Juiz de Fora in Brazil.
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[edit] History
- February 1, 1924: Established as Diocese of Juiz de Fora from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Mariana
- April 14, 1962: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Juiz de Fora
[edit] Leadership
- Archbishops of Juiz de Fora (Roman rite)
- Archbishop Eurico dos Santos Veloso (2001.11.28 – present)
- Archbishop Clóvis Frainer, O.F.M. Cap. (1991.05.22 – 2001.11.28)
- Archbishop Juvenal Roriz, C.SS.R. (1978.05.05 – 1990.02.07)
- Archbishop Geraldo María de Morais Penido (1962.04.14 – 1977.12.01)
- Bishops of Juiz de Fora (Roman Rite)
- Bishop Geraldo María de Morais Penido (later Archbishop) (1958.06.09 – 1962.04.14)
- Bishop Justino José de Sant’Ana (1924.07.04 – 1958.06.09)