Roman Catholic Diocese of Roraima
Diocese of Roraima
Dioecesis Roraimensis |
| Location |
| Country |
Brazil |
| Metropolitan |
Manaus |
| Statistics |
| Area |
230,104 km2 (88,844 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2004)
324,397
200,000 (61.7%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Cathedral |
Catedral Cristo Redentor,
Boa Vista |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Roque Paloschi |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Roraima (Latin: Dioecesis Roraimensis) is a diocese located in the state of Roraima in the Ecclesiastical province of Manaus in Brazil.
History
- 1934: Established as Apostolic Administration of Rio Branco
- August 30, 1944: Promoted as Territorial Prelature of Rio Branco
- April 29, 1963: Renamed as Territorial Prelature of Roraima
- October 16, 1979: Promoted as Diocese of Roraima
Leadership
- Bishops of Roraima (Roman rite)
- Bishop Roque Paloschi (2005.05.18 – present)
- Bishop Apparecido José Dias, S.V.D. (1996.06.26 – 2004.05.30)
- Bishop Aldo Mongiano, I.M.C. (1979.12.04 – 1996.06.26)
- Bishop Aldo Mongiano, I.M.C. (1975.05.14 – 1979.12.04)
- Prelates of Roraima (Roman Rite)
References