Roman Catholic Diocese of Janaúba
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Statistics | |
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Country: | Brazil |
Metropolitan: | Montes Claros |
Rite: | Latin Rite |
Area: | 28,975 km² |
Population: Total: Catholics: |
362,400 (2004) 305,211 (84.2%) |
Cathedral: | Catedral Sagrado Coração de Jesus |
Ordinaries | |
Bishop: | José Ronaldo Ribeiro |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Janaúba {Latin: Ianauben(us)} is a diocese located in the city of Janaúba in the Ecclesiastical province of Montes Claros in Brazil.
[edit] History
- July 5, 2000: Established as Diocese of Janaúba from the Diocese of Januária and Diocese of Montes Claros
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Janaúba (Roman rite)
- Bishop José Ronaldo Ribeiro (2007.06.06 – present)
- Bishop José Mauro Pereira Bastos, C.P. (2000.07.05 – 2006.04.19)