Roman Catholic Diocese of Cruz Alta

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Diocese of Cruz Alta
Dioecesis Crucis Altae
Statistics
Country: Brazil
Metropolitan: Porto Alegre
Rite: Latin Rite
Area: 16,325 km²
Population:
  Total:
  Catholics:
396,259 (2004)
317,000 (80.0%)
Cathedral: Catedral Divino Espírito Santo
Ordinaries
Bishop: Frederico Heimler, S.D.B.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Cruz Alta {Latin: Crucis Altae } is a diocese located in the city of Cruz Alta in the Ecclesiastical province of Porto Alegre in Brazil.

[edit] History

[edit] Leadership

  • Bishops of Cruz Alta (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Frederico Heimler, S.D.B. (2002.05.08 – present)
    • Bishop Jacó Roberto Hilgert (1976.07.19 – 2002.05.08)
    • Bishop Nei Paulo Moretto (1972.11.16 – 1976.01.21)
    • Bishop Walmor Battú Wichrowski (1971.05.27 – 1972.11.16)

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