Roman Catholic Diocese of Cachoeira do Sul
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Brazil |
| Metropolitan: | Porto Alegre |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 10,736 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
209,000 (2006) 145,700 (69.7%) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral da Nossa Senhora da Conceição
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| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Irineu Silvio Wilges, O.F.M. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Cachoeira do Sul {Latin: Cachoëiren(sis) Australias } is a diocese located in the city of Cachoeira do Sul in the Ecclesiastical province of Porto Alegre in Brazil.
[edit] History
- July 17, 1991: Established as Diocese of Cachoeira do Sul from the Diocese of Santa Maria
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Cachoeira do Sul (Roman rite)
- Bishop Irineu Silvio Wilges, O.F.M. (2000.06.14 – present)
- Bishop Ângelo Domingos Salvador, O.F.M. Cap. (1991.07.17 – 1999.05.26)
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