Roman Catholic Diocese of Registro
| Diocese of Registro Dioecesis Registrensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Ecclesiastical province | Sorocaba |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 13,400 km2 (5,200 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 290,000 137,091 (47.3%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 19 January 1974 (41 years ago) |
| Cathedral | Catedral São Francisco Xavier |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | José Luíz Bertanha, S.V.D. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Registro (Latin: Dioecesis Registrensis) is a diocese located in the city of Registro in the Ecclesiastical province of Sorocaba in Brazil.
History
- 19 January 1974: Established as Diocese of Registro from the Diocese of Itapeva and Diocese of Santos
Special churches
- Minor Basilicas:
- Basílica Nossa Senhora das Neves e Bom Jesus, Iguape
Basílica Nossa Senhora das Neves e Bom Jesus
Leadership
- Bishops of Registro (Roman rite)
- Bishop José Luíz Bertanha, S.V.D. (1998.05.26 – present)
- Bishop Apparecido José Dias, S.V.D. (1974.12.13 – 1996.06.26)
References
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