Roman Catholic Diocese of Governador Valadares
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Brazil |
| Metropolitan: | Mariana |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 15,023 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
500,000 (2004) 350,000 (70.0%) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Werner Franz Siebenbrock, S.V.D. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Governador Valadares {Latin: Valadaren(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Governador Valadares in the Ecclesiastical province of Mariana in Brazil.
[edit] History
- February 1, 1956: Established as Diocese of Governador Valadares from the Diocese of Araçuaí, Diocese of Caratinga and Metropolitan Archdiocese of Diamantina
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Governador Valadares (Roman rite)
- Bishop Werner Franz Siebenbrock, S.V.D. (2001.12.19 – present)
- Bishop José Goncalves Heleno (1977.12.07 – 2001.04.25)
- Bishop Hermínio Malzone Hugo (1957.01.29 – 1977.12.07)
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