Roman Catholic Diocese of Luziânia
| Diocese of Luziânia Dioecesis Lucianiensis Diocese de Luziânia | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Ecclesiastical province | Brasília |
| Metropolitan | Brasília |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 16,480 km2 (6,360 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 700,000 500,000 (71.%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 29 March 1989 (26 years ago) |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of Our Lady of Evangelization in Luziânia |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Afonso Fioreze |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Sérgio da Rocha |
| Website | |
| Website of the Diocese | |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Luziânia (Latin: Dioecesis Lucianiensis) is a diocese located in the city of Luziânia in the Ecclesiastical province of Brasília in Brazil.
History
- March 29, 1989: Established as Diocese of Luziânia from the Diocese of Anápolis, Diocese of Ipameri and Diocese of Uruaçu
Leadership
- Bishops of Luziânia (Roman rite)
- Bishop Afonso Fioreze, C.P. (2004.09.15 – present)
- Bishop Agostinho Januszewicz, O.F.M. Conv. (1989.03.29 – 2004.09.15)
- Coadjutor Bishop
- Waldemar Passini Dalbello
Source
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