Roman Catholic Diocese of Floriano
| Diocese of Floriano Dioecesis Florianensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Ecclesiastical province | Teresina |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 58,697 km2 (22,663 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 285,274 279,396 (97.9%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 27 February 2008 (7 years ago) |
| Cathedral | Catedral São Pedro de Alcântaria |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Valdemir Ferreira dos Santos |
| Emeritus Bishops | Augusto Alves da Rocha |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Floriano (Latin: Dioecesis Florianensis) is a diocese located in the city of Floriano in the Ecclesiastical province of Teresina in Brazil.
History
- 27 February 2008: Established as Diocese of Floriano from the Diocese of Oeiras–Floriano
Leadership
- Bishops of Floriano (Roman rite)
- Augusto Alves da Rocha (27 Feb 2008 - 17 Mar 2010) Resigned
- Valdemir Ferreira dos Santos (17 Mar 2010 – present)
References
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