Roman Catholic Diocese of União da Vitória
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Brazil |
| Metropolitan: | Curitiba |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 10,009 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
283,000 (2004) 243,000 (85.9%) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral Sagrado Coração de Jesus |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | João Bosco Barbosa de Sousa |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of União da Vitória {Latin: Unionen(sis) a Victoria} is a diocese located in the city of União da Vitória in the Ecclesiastical province of Curitiba in Brazil.
[edit] History
- December 3, 1976: Established as Diocese of União da Vitória from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Curitiba, Diocese of Guarapuava and Diocese of Ponta Grossa
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of União da Vitória (Roman rite)
- Bishop João Bosco Barbosa de Sousa (2007.01.03 – present)
- Bishop Walter Michael Ebejer, O.P. (1976.12.03 – 2007.01.03)
[edit] References
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