Roman Catholic Diocese of Jardim

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Diocese of Jardim
Dioecesis Viridariensis
Statistics
Country: Brazil
Metropolitan: Campo Grande
Rite: Latin Rite
Area: 69,972 km²
Population:
  Total:
  Catholics:
330,000 (2004)
240,000 (72.7%)
Cathedral: Catedral Nossa Senhora de Fátima
Ordinaries
Bishop: vacant

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Jardim {Latin: Viridarien(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Jardim in the Ecclesiastical province of Campo Grande in Brazil.

[edit] History

  • January 30, 1981: Established as Diocese of Jardim from the Diocese of Corumbá

[edit] Leadership

  • Bishops of Jardim (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Bruno Pedron, S.D.B. (1999.08.04 – 2007.04.11)
    • Bishop Onofre Cândido Rosa, S.D.B. (1981.02.16 – 1999.08.04)

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