Roman Catholic Diocese of Ji-Paraná
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Brazil |
| Metropolitan: | Porto Velho |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 120,000 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
709,938 (2004) 480,000 (67.6%) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral São João Bosco |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Bruno Pedron, S.D.B. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ji-Paraná {Latin: Giparanen(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Ji-Paraná in the Ecclesiastical province of Porto Velho in Brazil.
[edit] History
- January 3, 1978: Established as Territorial Prelature of Vila Rondônia from the Territorial Prelature of Guajará-Mirim and Territorial Prelature of Porto Velho
- February 19, 1983: Promoted as Diocese of Ji-Paraná
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Ji-Paraná (Roman rite)
- Bishop Bruno Pedron, S.D.B. (2007.04.11 – present)
- Bishop Antônio Possamai, S.D.B. (1983.03.04 – 2007.04.11)
- Prelates of Vila Rondônia (Roman Rite)
- Bishop José Martins da Silva, S.D.N. (later Archbishop) (1978.01.03 – 1982.10.04)
[edit] References
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