Roman Catholic Diocese of Chapecó
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Brazil |
| Metropolitan: | Florianópolis |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 15,663 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
698,423 (2004) 500,000 (71.6%) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral Santo Antônio de Pádua |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Manoel João Francisco |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Chapecó {Latin: Xapecoën(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Chapecó in the Ecclesiastical province of Florianópolis in Brazil.
[edit] History
- January 14, 1958: Established as Diocese of Chapecó from the Diocese of Lages and Metropolitan Archdiocese of Palmas
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Chapecó (Roman rite)
- Bishop Manoel João Francisco (1998.10.28 – present)
- Bishop José Gomes (1968.07.16 – 1998.10.28)
- Bishop Wilson Laus Schmidt (1962.05.18 – 1968.01.22)
- Bishop José Thurler (1959.02.12 – 1962.03.22)
[edit] References
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