Roman Catholic Diocese of São João del Rei
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Brazil |
| Metropolitan: | Juiz de Fora |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 9,503 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
520,000 (2004) 468,000 (90.0%) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral Basílica Nossa Sehora do Pilar |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Waldemar Chaves de Araújo |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of São João del Rei {Latin: Sancti Ioannis a Rege} is a diocese located in the city of São João del Rei in the Ecclesiastical province of Juiz de Fora in Brazil.
[edit] History
- May 21, 1960: Established as Diocese of São João del Rei from the Diocese of Campanha and Metropolitan Archdiocese of Mariana
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of São João del Rei (Roman rite)
- Bishop Waldemar Chaves de Araújo (1996.06.26 – present)
- Bishop Antônio Carlos Mesquita (1983.12.16 – 1996.06.26)
- Bishop Delfim Ribeiro Guedes (1960.07.23 – 1983.12.07)
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