Roman Catholic Diocese of Luz
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Brazil |
| Metropolitan: | Belo Horizonte |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 32,976 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
441,000 (2004) 352,800 (80.0%) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral Nossa Senhora da Luz |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Antonio Carlos Félix |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Luz {Latin: Luceatin(us)} is a diocese located in the city of Luz in the Ecclesiastical province of Belo Horizonte in Brazil.
[edit] History
- July 18, 1918: Established as Diocese of Aterrado from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Mariana and Diocese of Uberaba
- December 5, 1960: Renamed as Diocese of Luz
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Luz (Roman rite)
- Bishop Antonio Carlos Félix (2003.02.05 – present)
- Bishop Eurico dos Santos Veloso (1994.05.18 – 2001.11.28)
- Bishop Belchior Joaquim da Silva Neto, C.M. (1967.07.09 – 1994.05.18)
- Bishop Manoel Nunes Coelho (1960.12.05 – 1967.07.08)
- Bishops of Aterrado (Roman Rite)
- Bishop Manoel Nunes Coelho (1920.06.10 – 1960.12.05)
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