Roman Catholic Diocese of Rio do Sul
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Statistics | |
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Country: | Brazil |
Metropolitan: | Florianópolis |
Rite: | Latin Rite |
Area: | 9,659 km² |
Population: Total: Catholics: |
277,541 (2004) 225,408 (81.2%) |
Cathedral: | Catedral São João Batista |
Ordinaries | |
Bishop: | Augustinho Petry |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rio do Sul {Latin: Rivi Australis} is a diocese located in the city of Rio do Sul in the Ecclesiastical province of Florianópolis in Brazil.
[edit] History
- November 23, 1968: Established as Diocese of Rio do Sul from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Florianópolis and Diocese of Joinville
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Rio do Sul (Roman rite)
- Bishop Augustinho Petry (2008.03.19 – present)
- Bishop José Jovêncio Balestieri, S.D.B. (2000.08.30 – 2008.03.19)
- Bishop Tito Buss (1969.03.12 – 2000.08.30)