Roman Catholic Diocese of Jundiaí
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Brazil |
| Metropolitan: | Sorocaba |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 2,262 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
995,434 (2004) 846,119 (85.0%) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Gil Antônio Moreira |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Jundiaí {Latin: Iundiaien(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Jundiaí in the Ecclesiastical province of Sorocaba in Brazil.
[edit] History
- November 7, 1966: Established as Diocese of Jundiaí from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Campinas and Metropolitan Archdiocese of São Paulo
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Jundiaí (Roman rite)
- Bishop Gil Antônio Moreira (2004.01.07 – present)
- Bishop Amaury Castanho (1996.10.02 – 2004.01.07)
- Bishop Roberto Pinarello de Almeida (1982.03.11 – 1996.10.02)
- Bishop Gabriel Paulino Bueno Couto, O. Carm. (1966.11.21 – 1982.03.11)
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