Roman Catholic Diocese of Franca
| Diocese of Franca Dioecesis Francopolitanus | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Ecclesiastical province | Ribeirão Preto |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 6,721 km2 (2,595 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 760,000 600,000 (78.9%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 20 February 1971 (44 years ago) |
| Cathedral | Catedral Nossa Senhora da Conceição |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Sede vacante |
| Map | |
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Franca (Latin: Dioecesis Francopolitanus) is a diocese located in the city of Franca in the Ecclesiastical province of Ribeirão Preto in Brazil.
History
- 20 February 1971: Established as Diocese of Franca from the Diocese of Rio Preto
Leadership
- Bishops of Franca (Roman rite)
- Pedro Luiz Stringhini (2009-12-30 - 2012-09-19)
- Bishop Caetano Ferrari, O.F.M. (2006.11.29 – 2009-04-15)
- Bishop Diógenes da Silva Matthes (1971.03.11 – 2006.11.29)
References
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