Roman Catholic Diocese of Pelotas
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Brazil |
| Metropolitan: | Porto Alegre |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 20,737 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
543,732 (2004) 315,000 (57.9%) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral São Francisco de Paula |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Jayme Henrique Chemello |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Pelotas {Latin: Peloten(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Pelotas in the Ecclesiastical province of Porto Alegre in Brazil.
[edit] History
- August 15, 1910: Established as Diocese of Pelotas from the Diocese of São Pedro do Rio Grande
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Pelotas (Roman rite)
- Bishop Jayme Henrique Chemello (1977.09.01 – present)
- Bishop Antônio Zattera (1942.01.31 – 1977.09.01)
- Bishop Joaquim Ferreira de Melo (1921.03.15 – 1940.09.22)
- Bishop Francisco de Campos Barreto (1911.05.12 – 1920.07.30)
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