Roman Catholic Diocese of Passo Fundo
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Brazil |
| Metropolitan: | Porto Alegre |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 12,200 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
488,530 (2004) 366,397 (75.0%) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral Nossa Senhora Aparecida |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Pedro Ercílio Simon |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Passo Fundo {Latin: Passofunden(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Passo Fundo in the Ecclesiastical province of Porto Alegre in Brazil.
[edit] History
- March 10, 1951: Established as Diocese of Passo Fundo from the Diocese of Santa Maria
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Passo Fundo (Roman rite)
- Bishop Pedro Ercílio Simon (1999.05.19 – present)
- Bishop Urbano José Allgayer (1982.02.04 – 1999.05.19)
- Bishop João Cláudio Colling (later Archbishop) (1951.03.23 – 1981.08.29)
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