Roman Catholic Diocese of Carolina
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Brazil |
| Metropolitan: | São Luís do Maranhão |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 18,252 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
150,000 (2004) 121,000 (80.7%) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral São Pedro de Alcântara |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | José Soares Filho, O.F.M. Cap. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Carolina {Latin: Carolinen(sis) in Brasilia} is a diocese located in the city of Carolina, Maranhão, in the Ecclesiastical province of São Luís do Maranhão in Brazil.
[edit] History
- January 14, 1958: Established as Territorial Prelature of Carolina from the Diocese of Rio Preto
- October 16, 1979: Promoted as Diocese of Carolina
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Carolina (Roman rite)
- Bishop José Soares Filho, O.F.M. Cap. (2003.10.15 – present)
- Bishop Marcelino Correr, O.F.M. Cap. (1991.03.13 – 2003.10.15)
- Bishop Evangelista Alcimar Caldas Magalhães, O.F.M. Cap. (1981.09.03 – 1990.09.12)
- Bishop Marcelino Sérgio Bicego, O.F.M. Cap. (1979.10.16 – 1980.01.22)
- Prelates of Carolina (Roman Rite)
- Bishop Marcelino Sérgio Bicego, O.F.M. Cap. (1971.08.06 – 1979.10.16)
- Bishop Cesário Alexandre Minali, O.F.M. Cap. (1958.04.09 – 1969.06.13)
[edit] References
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