Roman Catholic Diocese of Umuarama
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Statistics | |
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Country: | Brazil |
Metropolitan: | Maringá |
Rite: | Latin Rite |
Area: | 13,200 km² |
Population: Total: Catholics: |
364,536 (2004) 296,014 (81.2%) |
Cathedral: | Catedral Divino Espírito Santo |
Ordinaries | |
Bishop: | Vicente Costa |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Umuarama {Latin: Umuaramen(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Umuarama in the Ecclesiastical province of Maringá in Brazil.
[edit] History
- May 26, 1973: Established as Diocese of Umuarama from the Diocese of Campo Mourão
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Umuarama (Roman rite)
- Bishop Bishop Vicente Costa (2002.10.09 – present)
- Bishop José Maria Maimone, S.A.C. (1973.06.12 – 2002.05.08)