Roman Catholic Diocese of Rio Grande
| Diocese of Rio Grande Dioecesis Rivograndensis | |
|---|---|
 Cathedral of St. Peter | |
| Location | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Ecclesiastical province | Pelotas |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 12,270 km2 (4,740 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2014) 300,000 211,000 (70.3%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 25 May 1971 (44 years ago) |
| Cathedral | Catedral de São Pedro |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Ricardo Hoepers |
| Website | |
| dioceserg.cristo.com.br | |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rio Grande (Latin: Dioecesis Rivograndensis) is a diocese located in the city of Rio Grande in the Ecclesiastical province of Pelotas in Brazil.
History
- 25 May 1971: Established as Diocese of Rio Grande from Diocese of Pelotas
Leadership
- Bishops of Rio Grande (Roman rite)
- Bishop Frederico Didonet (1971.07.14 – 1986.08.08)
- Bishop José Mário Stroeher (1986.08.08 – 2016.02.17)
- Bishop Ricardo Hoepers (2016.02.17 - Present)
References
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