Roman Catholic Diocese of Ji-Paraná

Diocese of Ji-Paraná
Dioecesis Giparanensis
Location
Country  Brazil
Ecclesiastical province Porto Velho
Statistics
Area 120,000 km2 (46,000 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
709,938
480,000 (67.6%)
Information
Rite Latin Rite
Established 3 January 1978 (39 years ago)
Cathedral Catedral São João Bosco
Current leadership
Pope Francis
Bishop Bruno Pedron, S.D.B.
Emeritus Bishops Antônio Possamai, S.D.B.
Website
www.diocesedejiparana.org.br

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ji-Paraná (Latin: Dioecesis Giparanensis) is a diocese located in the city of Ji-Paraná in the Ecclesiastical province of Porto Velho in Brazil.

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Coordinates: 10°52′56″S 61°56′41″W / 10.8821°S 61.9448°W / -10.8821; -61.9448

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