Roman Catholic Diocese of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
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Statistics | |
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Country: | Brazil |
Metropolitan: | Vitória |
Rite: | Latin Rite |
Area: | 10,073 km² |
Population: Total: Catholics: |
611,943 (2004) 367,165 (60.0%) |
Cathedral: | Catedral São Pedro Apóstolo |
Ordinaries | |
Bishop: | Célio de Oliveira Goulart, O.F.M. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim {Latin: Cachoëiren(sis) de Itapemirim} is a diocese located in the city of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim in the Ecclesiastical province of Vitória in Brazil.
[edit] History
- February 16, 1958: Established as Diocese of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim from the Diocese of Espírito Santo
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim (Roman rite)
- Bishop Célio de Oliveira Goulart, O.F.M. (2003.07.09 – present)
- Bishop Luiz Mancilha Vilela, SS.CC. (later Archbishop) (1985.12.03 – 2002.12.03)
- Bishop Luís Gonzaga Peluso (1959.07.25 – 1985.12.03)