Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Feira de Santana
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Brazil |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 16,878 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
1,194,882 (2004) 1,045,482 (87.5%) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral Metropolitana Senhora Sant’Ana |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Itamar Navildo Vian, O.F.M. Cap. |
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Feira de Santana {Latin: Fori S. Annae } is an archdiocese located in the city of Feira de Santana in Brazil.
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[edit] History
- July 21, 1962: Established as Diocese of Feira de Santana from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia
- January 16, 2002: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Feira de Santana
[edit] Leadership
- Archbishops of Feira de Santana (Roman rite)
- Archbishop Itamar Navildo Vian, O.F.M. Cap. (2002.01.16 – present)
- Bishops of Feira de Santana (Roman Rite)
- Bishop Itamar Navildo Vian, O.F.M. Cap. (later Archbishop) (1995.02.22 – 2002.01.16)
- Bishop Silvério Jarbas Paulo de Albuquerque, O.F.M. (1973.01.18 – 1995.02.22)
- Bishop Jackson Berenguer Prado (1962.09.24 – 1971.10.08)
[edit] Suffragan Dioceses
[edit] Source
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