Roman Catholic Diocese of Amparo

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Diocese of Amparo
Dioecesis Amparensis
Statistics
Country: Brazil
Metropolitan: Campinas
Rite: Latin Rite
Area: 2,084 km²
Population:
  Total:
  Catholics:
355,900 (2006)
293,803 (82.6%)
Cathedral: Catedral Nossa Senhora
Ordinaries
Bishop: Francisco José Zugliani

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Amparo {Latin: Amparen(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Amparo in the Ecclesiastical province of Campinas in Brazil.

[edit] History

  • December 23, 1997: Established as Diocese of Amparo from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Campinas and Diocese of Limeira

[edit] Leadership

  • Bishops of Amparo (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Francisco José Zugliani (1997.12.23 – present)

[edit] References

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