Roman Catholic Diocese of Patos
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Brazil |
| Metropolitan: | Paraíba |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 11,000 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
365,000 (2004) 337,600 (92.5%) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral Nossa Senhora da Guia |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Manoel dos Reis de Farias |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Patos {Latin: Patosen(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Patos in the Ecclesiastical province of Paraíba in Brazil.
[edit] History
- January 17, 1959: Established as Diocese of Patos from the Diocese of Cajazeiras and Diocese of Campina Grande
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Patos (Roman rite)
- Bishop Manoel dos Reis de Farias (2001.08.08 – present)
- Bishop Gerardo de Andrade Ponte (1983.12.05 – 2001.08.08)
- Bishop Expedito Eduardo de Oliveira (1959.02.25 – 1983.05.08)
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