Roman Catholic Diocese of Afogados da Ingazeira
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Brazil |
| Metropolitan: | Olinda e Recife |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 11,034 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
342,207 (2004) 318,059 (92.9%) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral Senhor Bom Jesus dos Remédios |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Luis Gonzaga Silva Pepeu, O.F.M. Cap. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Afogados da Ingazeira {Latin: Afogaden(sis) de Ingazeira} is a diocese located in the city of Afogados da Ingazeira in the Ecclesiastical province of Olinda e Recife in Brazil.
[edit] History
- July 2, 1956: Established as Diocese of Afogados da Ingazeira from the Diocese of Pesqueira
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Afogados da Ingazeira (Roman rite)
- Bishop Luis Gonzaga Silva Pepeu, O.F.M. Cap. (2001.06.13 – present)
- Bishop Francisco Austregésilo de Mesquita Filho (1961.05.25 – 2001.06.13)
- Bishop João José da Mota e Albuquerque (later Archbishop) (1957.01.04 – 1961.02.28)
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