Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cascavel

The Roman Catholic Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cascavel (Latin: Archidioecesis Metropolitae Cascavellensis) is an archdiocese located in the city of Cascavel in Brazil.

Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cascavel

Archidioecesis Metropolitae Cascavellensis

Arquidiocese Metropolitano de Cascavel
Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of Apparition
Location
Country Brazil
Coordinates24°57′49″S 53°27′24″W / 24.96361°S 53.45667°W / -24.96361; -53.45667
Statistics
Area8,103 km2 (3,129 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2006)
390,000
292,000 (74.9%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Established5 May 1978 (46 years ago)
CathedralOur Lady of Apparition Cathedral in Cascavel
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
ArchbishopDom. José Mário Scalon Angonese[1]
Metropolitan ArchbishopDom. José Mário Scalon Angonese[2]
Auxiliary BishopsAparecido Donizete de Souza
Bishops emeritusDom. Adelar Baruffi
Website
www.arquicascavel.org.br

History

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The Diocese of Cascavel was founded on May 5, 1978 from territory of the Diocese of Toledo. On October 16, 1979, Cascavel was promoted to the status of Metropolitan Archdiocese.[citation needed]

Leadership

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Suffragan dioceses

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References

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  1. ^ "Rinunce e nomine".
  2. ^ "Resignations and Appointments".
  3. ^ "Resignations and Appointments". press.vatican.va. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
  4. ^ "Rinunce e nomine".
  5. ^ "Resignations and Appointments".
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