Roman Catholic Diocese of Tocantinópolis
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Brazil |
| Metropolitan: | Palmas |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 42,500 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
404,600 (2004) 315,000 (77.9%) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral Nossa Senhora da Consolação |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | vacant |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tocantinópolis {Latin: Tocantinopolitan(us)} is a diocese located in the city of Tocantinópolis in the Ecclesiastical province of Palmas in Brazil.
[edit] History
- December 20, 1954: Established as Territorial Prelature of Tocantinópolis from the Diocese of Porto Nacional
- October 30, 1980: Promoted as Diocese of Tocantinópolis
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Tocantinópolis (Roman rite)
- Bishop José Soares Filho, O.F.M. Cap. (Apostolic Administrator 2008.01 – present)
- Bishop Miguel Ângelo Freitas Ribeiro (2001.01.17 – 2007.10.31)
- Bishop Aloísio Hilário de Pinho, F.D.P. (1981.11.09 – 1999.12.22)
- Bishop Cornélio Chizzini, F.D.P. (1980.10.30 – 1981.08.12)
- Prelates of Tocantinópolis (Roman Rite)
- Bishop Cornélio Chizzini, F.D.P. (1962.04.12 – 1980.10.30)
- Fr. Cornélio Chizzini, F.D.P. (later Bishop) (Apostolic Administrator 1960.02.02 – 1962.04.12)
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