Roman Catholic Diocese of Catanduva
| Diocese of Catanduva Dioecesis Catanduvensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Ecclesiastical province | Ribeirão Preto |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 4,601 km2 (1,776 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 266,455 206,089 (77.3%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 9 February 2000 (15 years ago) |
| Cathedral | Catedral Santuário Nossa Senhora Aparecida |
| Current leadership | |
| Bishop | Otacílio Luziano |
| Emeritus Bishops | Antônio Celso Queiroz |
| Map | |
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| Website | |
| www.diocesedecatanduva.org.br | |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Catanduva (Latin: Dioecesis Catanduvensis) is a diocese located in the city of Catanduva in the Ecclesiastical province of Ribeirão Preto in Brazil.
History
- 9 February 2000: Established as Diocese of Catanduva from the Diocese of Jaboticabal, Diocese of Rio Preto and Diocese of São Carlos
Leadership
- Bishops of Catanduva (Roman rite)
- Antônio Celso Queiroz (9 Feb 2000 - 21 Oct 2009)
- Otacílio Luziano Da Silva (21 Oct 2009 - present)
References
Coordinates: 21°07′44″S 48°58′11″W / 21.1288°S 48.9698°W
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