Roman Catholic Diocese of Registro
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Brazil |
| Metropolitan: | Sorocaba |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 13,400 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
290,000 (2004) 137,091 (47.3%) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral São Francisco Xavier |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | José Luíz Bertanha, S.V.D. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Registro {Latin: Registren(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Registro in the Ecclesiastical province of Sorocaba in Brazil.
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[edit] History
- January 19, 1974: Established as Diocese of Registro from the Diocese of Itapeva and Diocese of Santos
[edit] Special Churches
- Minor Basillicas:
- Basílica Nossa Senhora das Nevest, Iguape
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Registro (Roman rite)
- Bishop José Luíz Bertanha, S.V.D. (1998.05.26 – present)
- Bishop Apparecido José Dias, S.V.D. (1974.12.13 – 1996.06.26)
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