Roman Catholic Diocese of Floresta
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Floresta
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Diocese of Floresta
Dioecesis Florestensis |
| Location |
| Country |
Brazil |
| Metropolitan |
Olinda e Recife |
| Statistics |
| Area |
18,210 km2 (7,030 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2002)
253,060
248,690 (98.3%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Adriano Ciocca Vasino |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Floresta (Latin: Dioecesis Florestensis) is a diocese located in the city of Floresta in the Ecclesiastical province of Olinda e Recife in Brazil.
History
- February 15, 1964: Established as Diocese of Floresta from the Diocese of Pesqueira and Diocese of Petrópolis
Leadership
- Bishops of Floresta (Roman rite)
- Bishop Adriano Ciocca Vasino (1999.03.03 – present)
- Bishop Czesław Stanula, C.SS.R. (1989.06.17 – 1997.08.27)
- Bishop Francisco Xavier Nierhoff, M.S.F.
References
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in Brazil
- Religious organizations established in 1964
- Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of Olinda e Recife
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Brazilian Roman Catholic diocese stubs
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