Roman Catholic Diocese of Viana do Castelo

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The Portuguese Catholic Diocese of Viana do Castelo, in the Norte region, has existed since 1977. It is a suffragan of the archdiocese of Braga, with its see at Viana do Castelo.[1]

As of 2008, the bishop is José Augusto Martins Fernandes Pedreira, who was appointed in 1997.[2]

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  1. ^ Catholic Hierarchy page
  2. ^ Bishop José Augusto Martins Fernandes Pedreira [Catholic-Hierarchy]