Roman Catholic Diocese of Anápolis
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Brazil |
| Metropolitan: | Goiânia |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 14,227 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
465,212 (2004) 325,648 (70.0%) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral Senhor Bom Jesus |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | João Casimiro Wilk, O.F.M. Conv. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Anápolis {Latin: Anapolitan(us)} is a diocese located in the city of Anápolis in the Ecclesiastical province of Goiânia in Brazil.
[edit] History
- October 11, 1966: Established as Diocese of Anápolis from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Goiânia
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Anápolis (Roman rite)
- Bishop João Casimiro Wilk, O.F.M. Conv. (2004.06.09 – present)
- Bishop Manuel Pestana Filho (1978.11.30 – 2004.06.09)
- Bishop Epaminondas José de Araújo (1966.10.27 – 1978.06.05)
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