Roman Catholic Diocese of Balsas

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Diocese of Balsas
Dioecesis Balsensis
Statistics
Country: Brazil
Metropolitan: São Luís do Maranhão
Rite: Latin Rite
Area: 66,025 km²
Population:
  Total:
  Catholics:
237,944 (2006)
172,710 (72.6%)
Ordinaries
Bishop: Enemésio Ângelo Lazzaris, F.D.P.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Balsas {Latin: Balsen(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Balsas in the Ecclesiastical province of São Luís do Maranhão in Brazil.

[edit] History

  • December 20, 1954: Established as Territorial Prelature of Santo Antônio de Balsas from the Diocese of Caxias do Maranhão
  • October 3, 1981: Promoted as Diocese of Balsas

[edit] Leadership

  • Bishops of Balsas (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Enemésio Ângelo Lazzaris, F.D.P. (2007.12.12 – present)
    • Bishop Gianfranco Masserdotti, M.C.C.I. (1998.04.15 – 2006.09.17)
    • Bishop Rino Carlesi, M.C.C.I. (1981.10.03 – 1998.04.15)
  • Prelates of Santo Antônio de Balsas (Roman Rite)
    • Bishop Rino Carlesi, M.C.C.I. (1967.01.12 – 1981.10.03)
    • Bishop Diego Parodi, M.C.C.I. (1959.05.09 – 1966)

[edit] References

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