Roman Catholic Diocese of Franca
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Brazil |
| Metropolitan: | Ribeirão Preto |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 6,721 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
760,000 (2004) 600,000 (78.9%) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral Nossa Senhora da Conceição |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Caetano Ferrari, O.F.M. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Franca {Latin: Francopolitan(us)} is a diocese located in the city of Franca in the Ecclesiastical province of Ribeirão Preto in Brazil.
[edit] History
- February 20, 1971: Established as Diocese of Franca from the Diocese of Rio Preto
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Franca (Roman rite)
- Bishop Caetano Ferrari, O.F.M. (2006.11.29 – present)
- Bishop Diógenes da Silva Matthes (1971.03.11 – 2006.11.29)
[edit] References
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