Roman Catholic Diocese of Caruaru
| Diocese of Caruaru Dioecesis Caruaruensis | |
|---|---|
 Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dolors | |
| Location | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Ecclesiastical province | Olinda e Recife |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 5,687 km2 (2,196 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 724,794 610,281 (2004%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 7 August 1948 (67 years ago) |
| Cathedral | Catedral Nossa Senhora das Dores |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Bernardino Marchió |
| Website | |
| diocesedecaruaru.com.br | |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Caruaru (Latin: Dioecesis Caruaruensis) is a diocese located in the city of Caruaru in the Ecclesiastical province of Olinda e Recife in Brazil.
History
- August 7, 1948: Established as Diocese of Caruaru from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Olinda e Recife
Leadership
- Bishops of Caruaru (Roman rite)
- Bishop Bernardino Marchió (2002.11.06 – president)
- Bishop Antônio Soares Costa (1993.10.27 – 2002.06.07)
- Bishop Augusto Carvalho (1959.08.08 – 1993.10.27)
- Bishop Paulo Hipólito de Souza Libório (1949.03.15 – 1959.06.20)
References
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