Roman Catholic Diocese of Parintins
| Diocese of Parintins Dioecesis Parintinensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Ecclesiastical province | Manaus |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 75,654 km2 (29,210 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 195,600 170,000 (86.9%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 12 July 1955 (60 years ago) |
| Cathedral | Catedral Nossa Senhora do Carmo |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Giuliano Frigeni, P.I.M.E. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Parintins (Latin: Dioecesis Parintinensis) is a diocese located in the city of Parintins in the Ecclesiastical province of Manaus in Brazil.
History
- July 12, 1955: Established as Territorial Prelature of Parintins from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Manaus
- October 30, 1980: Promoted as Diocese of Parintins
Leadership
- Bishops of Parintins (Roman rite)
- Bishop Giuliano Frigeni, P.I.M.E. (1999.01.20 – present)
- Bishop Gino Malvestio, P.I.M.E. (1994.03.09 – 1997.09.07)
- Bishop Giovanni Risatti, P.I.M.E. (1989.07.15 – 1993.01.20)
- Bishop Arcângelo Cerqua, P.I.M.E. (1980.10.30 – 1989.07.15)
- Prelates of Parintins (Roman Rite)
- Bishop Arcângelo Cerqua, P.I.M.E. (1961.02.04 – 1980.10.30)
- Fr. Arcângelo Cerqua, P.I.M.E. (later Bishop) (Apostolic Administrator 1956.03.15 – 1961.02.04)
References
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