Roman Catholic Diocese of Bagé
| Diocese of Bagé Dioecesis Bagensis | |
|---|---|
 Cathedral | |
| Location | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Ecclesiastical province | Pelotas |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 35,554 km2 (13,727 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 390,092 312,073 (80.0%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 25 June 1960 (55 years ago) |
| Cathedral | Catedral São Sebastião |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Gílio Felício |
| Website | |
| www.diocesebage.com | |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bagé (Latin: Dioecesis Bagensis) is a diocese located in the city of Bagé in the Ecclesiastical province of Pelotas in Brazil.
History
- 25 June 1960: Established as Diocese of Bagé from the Diocese of Pelotas and Diocese of Uruguaiana
Leadership
- Bishops of Bagé (Latin Rite)
- José Gomes (1961.03.18 – 1968.07.16)
- Angelo Félix Mugnol (1969.01.15 – 1982.02.12)
- Gílio Felício (2002.12.11 – present)
References
Coordinates: 31°20′12″S 54°06′15″W / 31.3367°S 54.1043°W
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