Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Porto Velho

Archdiocese of Porto Velho
Archidioecesis Portus Veteris
Location
Country Brazil
Statistics
Area 84,696 km2 (32,701 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2000)
664,958
598,000 (89.9%)
Information
Rite Latin Rite
Established 1 May 1925 (92 years ago)
Cathedral Catedral Metropolitana Sagrado Coração de Jesus
Current leadership
Pope Francis
Bishop Sede vacante
Emeritus Bishops Moacyr Grechi, O.S.M.
Website
www.arquidiocesedeportovelho.com.br

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Porto Velho (Latin: Archidioecesis Portus Veteris) is an archdiocese located in the city of Porto Velho in Brazil.

History

Leadership

Suffragan dioceses

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Coordinates: 8°45′S 63°54′W / 8.750°S 63.900°W / -8.750; -63.900


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