Roman Catholic Diocese of Rio Grande
Diocese of Rio Grande Dioecesis Rivograndensis | |
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Location | |
Country | Brazil |
Ecclesiastical province | Pelotas |
Statistics | |
Area | 12,270 km2 (4,740 sq mi) |
Population - Total - Catholics (including non-members) | (as of 2014) 300,000 211,000 (70.3%) |
Information | |
Rite | Latin Rite |
Established | 25 May 1971 |
Cathedral | Cathedral of St. Peter |
Map | |
Jurisdiction of the diocese. Metropolitan archdiocese in pink. | |
Website | |
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The Diocese of Rio Grande (Portuguese: Diocese de Rio Grande, Latin: Dioecesis Rivograndensis) is a Roman Catholic diocese located in the city of Rio Grande in the Ecclesiastical province of Pelotas in Brazil. The Diocese was established from the Diocese of Pelotas in 1971 and is located at the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Rio Grande.
Bishops[]
- (1971–1986)
- (1986–2016)
- (2016–Present)
References[]
Categories:
- Brazilian Roman Catholic diocese stubs
- Roman Catholic dioceses in Brazil
- Christian organizations established in 1971
- Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of Pelotas
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century