Roman Catholic Diocese of São José dos Campos
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Brazil |
| Metropolitan: | Aparecida |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 3,181 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
900,000 (2004) 699,780 (77.8%) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral de São Dimas |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Moacir Silva |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of São José dos Campos {Latin: Sancti Iosephi in Brasilia} is a diocese located in the city of São José dos Campos in the Ecclesiastical province of Aparecida in Brazil.
[edit] History
- January 30, 1981: Established as Diocese of São José dos Campos from the Diocese of Mogi das Cruzes and Diocese of Taubaté
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of São José dos Campos(Roman rite)
- Bishop Moacir Silva (2004.10.20 – present)
- Bishop José Nelson Westrupp, S.C.I. (1991.05.11 – 2003.10.01)
- Bishop Eusébio Oscar Scheid, S.C.I. Dehonians (later Cardinal) (1981.02.11 – 1991.01.23)
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