Roman Catholic Diocese of Floresta
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Brazil |
| Metropolitan: | Olinda e Recife |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 18,210 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
253,060 (2002) 248,690 (98.3%) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Adriano Ciocca Vasino |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Floresta {Latin: Floresten(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Floresta in the Ecclesiastical province of Olinda e Recife in Brazil.
[edit] History
- February 15, 1964: Established as Diocese of Floresta from the Diocese of Pesqueira and Diocese of Petrópolis
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Floresta (Roman rite)
- Bishop Adriano Ciocca Vasino (1999.03.03 – present)
- Bishop Czesław Stanula, C.SS.R. (1989.06.17 – 1997.08.27)
- Bishop Francisco Xavier Nierhoff, M.S.F.
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