Roman Catholic Diocese of Irecê
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Brazil |
| Metropolitan: | Feira de Santana |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 24,065 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
470,000 (2004) 295,000 (62.8%) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral São Domingos |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Tommaso Cascianelli, C.P. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Irecê {Latin: Irecen(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Irecê in the Ecclesiastical province of Feira de Santana in Brazil.
[edit] History
- April 28, 1979: Established as Diocese of Irecê from the Diocese of Barra and Diocese of Ruy Barbosa
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Irecê (Roman rite)
- Bishop Tommaso Cascianelli, C.P. (2000.07.05 – present)
- Bishop João Maria Messi, O.S.M. (1995.03.22 – 1999.11.17)
- Bishop Edgar Carício de Gouvêa (1983.06.13 – 1994.03.02)
- Bishop Homero Leite Meira (1980.09.24 – 1983.06.13)
[edit] References
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