Roman Catholic Diocese of Caraguatatuba
Appearance
Diocese of Caraguatatuba Dioecesis Caraguatatubensis | |
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Location | |
Country | Brazil |
Ecclesiastical province | Aparecida |
Statistics | |
Area | 1,992 km2 (769 sq mi) |
Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2004) 248,362 155,400 |
Information | |
Rite | Latin Rite |
Established | 3 March 1999 (25 years ago) |
Cathedral | Catedral Divino Espírito Santo |
Current leadership | |
Pope | Francis |
Bishop | Sede vacante |
Map | |
Website | |
www.diocesecaraguatatuba.com.br |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Caraguatatuba (Latin: Dioecesis Caraguatatubensis) is a diocese located in the city of Caraguatatuba in Brazil.
History
- 3 March 1999: Established as Diocese of Caraguatatuba from the Diocese of Santos
Leadership
- Bishops of Caraguatatuba (Roman rite)
- Fernando Mason, O.F.M. Conv. (1999.03.03 – 2005.05.25) appointed, Bishop of Piracicaba
- Antônio Carlos Altieri, S.D.B. (2006.07.26 – 2012.07.11) appointed, Archbishop of Passo Fundo
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