Roman Catholic Diocese of Almenara
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Brazil |
| Metropolitan: | Diamantina |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 15,638 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
178,778 (2004) 140,000 (78.3%) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral São João Batista |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Hugo María Van Steekelenburg, O.F.M. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Almenara {Latin: Almenaren(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Almenara in the Ecclesiastical province of Diamantina in Brazil.
[edit] History
- March 28, 1981: Established as Diocese of Almenara from the Diocese of Araçuaí and Diocese of Teófilo Otoni
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Almenara (Roman rite)
- Bishop Hugo María van Steekelenburg, O.F.M. (1999.06.23 – present)
- Bishop Diogo Reesink, O.F.M. (1989.08.02 – 1998.03.25)
- Bishop José Geraldo Oliveira do Valle, C.S.S. (1982.05.10 – 1988.08.31)
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