Roman Catholic Diocese of Juazeiro
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Brazil |
| Metropolitan: | Feira de Santana |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 56,269 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
423,708 (2004) 364,765 (86.1%) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral Nossa Senhora das Grotas |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | José Geraldo da Cruz, A.A. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Juazeiro {Latin: Iuazeirien(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Juazeiro in the Ecclesiastical province of Feira de Santana in Brazil.
[edit] History
- July 22, 1962: Established as Diocese of Juazeiro from the Diocese of Barra and Diocese of Bonfim
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Juazeiro (Roman rite)
- Bishop José Geraldo da Cruz, A.A. (2003.06.04 – present)
- Bishop José Rodrigues de Souza, C.SS.R. (1974.12.12 – 2003.06.04)
- Bishop Tomás Guilherme Murphy, C.SS.R. (1962.10.16 – 1973.12.29)
[edit] References
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