Roman Catholic Diocese of São Mateus
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Statistics | |
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Country: | Brazil |
Metropolitan: | Vitória |
Rite: | Latin Rite |
Area: | 15,104 km² |
Population: Total: Catholics: |
428,339 (2004) 304,426 (71.1%) |
Cathedral: | Catedral São Mateus |
Ordinaries | |
Bishop: | Zanoni Demettino Castro |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of São Mateus {Latin: Sancti Matthaei } is a diocese located in the city of São Mateus in the Ecclesiastical province of Vitória in Brazil.
[edit] History
- February 16, 1958: Established as Diocese of São Mateus from the Diocese of Espírito Santo
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of São Mateus (Roman rite)
- Bishop Zanoni Demettino Castro (2007.10.03 – present)
- Bishop Aldo Gerna, M.C.C.I. (1971.05.18 – 2007.10.03)
- Bishop José Dalvit, M.C.C.I. (1959.05.09 – 1970.05.14)