Roman Catholic Diocese of Alagoinhas
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Brazil |
| Metropolitan: | São Salvador da Bahia |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 15,795 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
680,000 (2004) 524,000 (77.1%) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral Santo Antônio |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Paulo Romeu Dantas Bastos |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Alagoinhas {Latin: Alacunen(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Alagoinhas in the Ecclesiastical province of São Salvador da Bahia in Brazil.
[edit] History
- October 28, 1974: Established as Diocese of Alagoinhas from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Alagoinhas (Roman rite)
- Bishop Paulo Romeu Dantas Bastos (2002.04.24 – present)
- Bishop Jaime Mota de Farias (1986.11.07 – 2002.04.24)
- Archbishop José Floriberto Cornelis, O.S.B. (1974.11.13 – 1986.05.24)
[edit] References
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