Roman Catholic Diocese of Rio Grande
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Statistics | |
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Country: | Brazil |
Metropolitan: | Porto Alegre |
Rite: | Latin Rite |
Area: | 12,270 km² |
Population: Total: Catholics: |
265,811 (2004) 172,778 (65.0%) |
Cathedral: | Catedral São Pedro |
Ordinaries | |
Bishop: | José Mário Stroeher |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rio Grande {Latin: Rivogranden(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Rio Grande in the Ecclesiastical province of Porto Alegre in Brazil.
[edit] History
- May 27, 1971: Established as Diocese of Rio Grande from Diocese of Pelotas
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Rio Grande (Roman rite)
- Bishop José Mário Stroeher (1986.08.08 – present)
- Bishop Frederico Didonet (1971.07.14 – 1986.08.08)