Roman Catholic Diocese of Itapipoca
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Brazil |
| Metropolitan: | Fortaleza |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 11,266 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
446,606 (2004) 402,933 (90.2%) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral Nossa Senhora das Mercês |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Antônio Roberto Cavuto, O.F.M. Cap. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Itapipoca {Latin: Itapipocan(us)} is a diocese located in the city of Itapipoca in the Ecclesiastical province of Fortaleza in Brazil.
[edit] History
- March 13, 1971: Established as Diocese of Itapipoca from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Fortaleza
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Itapipoca (Roman rite)
- Bishop Antônio Roberto Cavuto, O.F.M. Cap. (2005.05.25 – present)
- Bishop Benedito Francisco de Albuquerque (1985.01.04 – 2005.05.25)
- Bishop Paulo Eduardo Andrade Ponte (later Archbishop) (1971.06.25 – 1984.03.20)
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