Roman Catholic Diocese of Divinópolis
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Brazil |
| Metropolitan: | Belo Horizonte |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 8,824 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
681,740 (2004) 586,474 (86.0%) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral Divino Espírito Santo |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | José Belvino do Nascimento |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Divinópolis {Latin: Divinopolitan(us)} is a diocese located in the city of Divinópolis in the Ecclesiastical province of Belo Horizonte in Brazil.
[edit] History
- July 11, 1958: Established as Diocese of Divinópolis from the Diocese of Aterrado and Metropolitan Archdiocese of Belo Horizonte
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Divinópolis (Roman rite)
- Bishop José Belvino do Nascimento (1989.02.27 – present)
- Bishop José Costa Campos (1979.03.26 – 1989.02.27)
- Bishop Cristiano Portela de Araújo Pena (1959.02.19 – 1979.03.26)
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