Roman Catholic Diocese of Miracema do Tocantins

Roman Catholic Diocese of Miracema do Tocantins
Diocese of Miracema do Tocantins
Dioecesis Miracemanus Tocantinensis
Location
Country Brazil
Metropolitan Palmas
Statistics
Area 45,985 km2 (17,755 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics		 (as of 2004)
184,732
136,701 (74.0%)
Information
Rite Latin Rite
Cathedral Catedral Santa Terezinha do Menino Jesus
Current leadership
Bishop Philip Dickmans

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Miracema do Tocantins (Latin: Dioecesis Miracemanus Tocantinensis) is a diocese located in the city of Miracema do Tocantins in the Ecclesiastical province of Palmas in Brazil.

History

  • October 11, 1966: Established as Territorial Prelature of Miracema do Norte from the Diocese of Porto Nacional
  • August 4, 1981: Promoted as Diocese of Miracema do Norte
  • October 14, 1989: Renamed as Diocese of Miracema do Tocantins

Leadership

  • Bishops of Miracema do Tocantins (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Philip Dickmans (2008.05.21 – present)
    • Bishop João José Burke, O.F.M. (1996.02.14 – 2006.03.14)
    • Bishop James Collins, C.SS.R. (1989.10.04 – 1996.02.14)
  • Bishops of Miracema do Norte (Roman Rite)
    • Bishop James Collins, C.SS.R. (1981.09.17 – 1989.10.04)
    • Bishop James Collins, C.SS.R. (1966.10.27 – 1981.09.17)

References


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