Roman Catholic Diocese of Blumenau
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Statistics | |
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Country: | Brazil |
Metropolitan: | Florianópolis |
Rite: | Latin Rite |
Area: | 3,388 km² |
Population: Total: Catholics: |
540,242 (2004) 390,264 (72.2%) |
Cathedral: | Catedral São Paulo Apóstolo |
Ordinaries | |
Bishop: | Angélico Sândalo Bernardino |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Blumenau {Latin: Florumpraten(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Blumenau in the Ecclesiastical province of Florianópolis in Brazil.
[edit] History
- April 19, 2000: Established as Diocese of Blumenau from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Florianópolis, Diocese of Joinville and Diocese of Rio do Sul
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Blumenau (Roman rite)
- Bishop Angélico Sândalo Bernardino (April 19, 2000 – present)