Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Niterói
| Archdiocese of Niterói Archidioecesis Nictheroyensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 4,453 km2 (1,719 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 2,094,288 1,277,516 (61.0%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 27 April 1892 (123 years ago) |
| Cathedral | Catedral Metropolitana São João Batista |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Archbishop | José Rezende Francisco Dias |
| Emeritus Bishops | Alano Maria Pena, O.P. |
| Website | |
| www.arqnit.org.br | |
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Niterói (Latin: Archidioecesis Nictheroyensis) is an archdiocese located in the city of Niterói in Brazil.
History
- April 27, 1892: Established as Diocese of Niterói from the Diocese of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
- March 26, 1960: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Niterói
Special churches
- Minor Basilicas:
- Basílica Nossa Senhora Auxiliadora
Leadership
- Archbishops of Niterói (Latin Rite)
- José Rezende Francisco Dias (2011.11.30 - present)
- Alano Maria Pena, O.P. (2003.09.24 – 2011.11.30)
- Carlos Alberto Etchandy Gimeno Navarro (1990.05.09 – 2003.02.02)
- José Gonçalves da Costa, C.Ss.R. (1979.04.19 – 1990.05.09)
- Antônio de Almeida Moraes Junior (1960.04.23 – 1979.04.19)
- Carlos Gouvêa Coelho (1954.12.14 – 1960.04.23)
- Bishops of Niterói (Latin Rite)
- José da Matha de Andrade y Amaral (1948.03.20 – 1954.11.07)
- José Pereira Alves (1928.01.27 – 1947.12.21)
- Agostinho Francisco Benassi (1908.03.20 – 1927.01.26)
- João Francisco Braga (later Archbishop) (1902.04.09 – 1907.10.27)
- Francisco do Rego Maia (later Archbishop) (1893.09.12 – 1901.06.05)
Suffragan dioceses
Source
Coordinates: 22°53′29″S 43°07′13″W / 22.8915°S 43.1204°W
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