Roman Catholic Diocese of Iguatu
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Iguatu
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Diocese of Iguatuvinus
Dioecesis Iguatuvinus |
| Location |
| Country |
Brazil |
| Metropolitan |
Fortaleza |
| Statistics |
| Area |
21,904 km2 (8,457 sq mi) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Cathedral |
Catedral Senhora Sant’Ana |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Joao Jose da Costa |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Iguatu (Latin: Dioecesis Iguatuvinus) is a diocese located in the city of Iguatu in the Ecclesiastical province of Fortaleza in Brazil.
History
- January 28, 1961: Established as Diocese of Iguatu from the Diocese of Crateús and Metropolitan Archdiocese of Fortaleza
Leadership
- Bishops of Iguatu (Roman rite)
- Bishop Joao Jose da Costa, O. Carm. (2009.01.07 - present)
- Bishop José Doth de Oliveira (2000.07.26 – 2009.01.07)
- Bishop José Mauro Ramalho de Alarcón Santiago (1961.10.13 – 2000.07.26)
References
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in Brazil
- Religious organizations established in 1961
- Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of Fortaleza
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Brazilian Roman Catholic diocese stubs
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