Roman Catholic Diocese of Caxias do Sul
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Brazil |
| Metropolitan: | Porto Alegre |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 11,034 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
742,481 (2004) 668,232 (90.0%) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral Santa Teresa |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Nei Paulo Moretto |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Caxias do Sul {Latin: Caxien(sis) Australis} is a diocese located in the city of Caxias do Sul in the Ecclesiastical province of Porto Alegre in Brazil.
[edit] History
- September 8, 1934: Established as Diocese of Caxias from Metropolitan Archdiocese of Porto Alegre
- October 19, 1966: Renamed as Diocese of Caxias do Sul
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Caxias do Sul (Roman rite)
- Bishop Nei Paulo Moretto (1983.05.26 – present)
- Bishop Benedito Zorzi (1966.10.19 – 1983.05.26)
- Bishops of Caxias (Roman Rite)
- Bishop Benedito Zorzi (1952.06.24 – 1966.10.19)
- Bishop José Baréa (1935.09.23 – 1951.11.19)
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