Roman Catholic Diocese of Patos de Minas
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Brazil |
| Metropolitan: | Uberaba |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 33,068 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
529,162 (2004) 393,735 (74.4%) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral Santo Antônio de Pádua |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | vacant |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Patos de Minas {Latin: Paten(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Patos de Minas in the Ecclesiastical province of Uberaba in Brazil.
[edit] History
- April 5, 1955: Established as Diocese of Patos de Minas from the Diocese of Uberaba
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Patos de Minas (Roman rite)
- Bishop João Bosco Oliver de Faria (later Archbishop) (1992.01.08 – 2007.05.30)
- Bishop Jorge Scarso, O.F.M. Cap. (1968.12.28 – 1992.01.08)
- Bishop José André Coimbra (1955.06.08 – 1968.08.16)
[edit] References
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