Roman Catholic Diocese of São Raimundo Nonato
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Brazil |
| Metropolitan: | Teresina |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 39,316 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
176,576 (2004) 156,219 (88.5%) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral São Ramundo |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Pedro Brito Guimarães |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of São Raimundo Nonato {Latin: Raymundian(us)} is a diocese located in the city of São Raimundo Nonato in the Ecclesiastical province of Teresina in Brazil.
[edit] History
- December 17, 1960: Established as Territorial Prelature of São Raimundo Nonato from the Territorial Prelature of Bom Jesus do Piauí
- October 3, 1981: Promoted as Diocese of São Raimundo Nonato
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of São Raimundo Nonato (Roman rite)
- Bishop Pedro Brito Guimarães (2002.07.17 – present)
- Bishop Cândido Lorenzo González, O. de M. (1981.10.03 – 2002.07.17)
- Prelates of São Raimundo Nonato (Roman Rite)
- Bishop Cândido Lorenzo González, O. de M. (1969.12.05 – 1981.10.03)
- Bishop Amadeu González Ferreiros, O. de M. (1961.12.23 – 1967.12.28)
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