Roman Catholic Diocese of Ruy Barbosa
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Brazil |
| Metropolitan: | Feira de Santana |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 25,000 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
421,840 (2004) 358,000 (84.9%) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral Santo Antônio |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | André de Witte |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ruy Barbosa {Latin: Ruibarbosen(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Ruy Barbosa in the Ecclesiastical province of Feira de Santana in Brazil.
[edit] History
- November 14, 1959: Established as Diocese of Ruy Barbosa from the Diocese of Barra, Diocese of Bonfim and Metropolitan Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Ruy Barbosa (Roman rite)
- Bishop André de Witte (1994.06.08 – present)
- Bishop Mathias William Schmidt, O.S.B. (1976.05.14 – 1992.05.24)
- Bishop José Adelino Dantas (1967.02.20 – 1975.10.04)
- Bishop Epaminondas José de Araújo (1959.12.14 – 1966.10.27)
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