Roman Catholic Diocese of Nova Iguaçu
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Nova Iguaçu
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Diocese of Nova Iguaçu
Dioecesis Neo–Iguassuensis |
| Location |
| Country |
Brazil |
| Metropolitan |
São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro |
| Statistics |
| Area |
983 km2 (380 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2004)
1,755,770
1,023,000 (58.3%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Cathedral |
Catedral Santo Antônio de Jacutinga |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Luciano Bergamin, C.R.L. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nova Iguaçu (Latin: Dioecesis Neo–Iguassuensis) is a diocese located in the city of Nova Iguaçu in the Ecclesiastical province of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
History
- March 26, 1960: Established as Diocese of Nova Iguaçu from the Diocese of Campos, Diocese of Niterói and Diocese of Valença
Leadership
- Bishops of Nova Iguaçu (Roman rite)
- Bishop Luciano Bergamin, C.R.L. (2002.07.24 – present)
- Bishop Werner Franz Siebenbrock, S.V.D. (1994.11.09 – 2001.12.19)
- Bishop Adriano Mandarino Hypólito, O.F.M. (1966.08.29 – 1994.11.09)
- Bishop Honorato Piazera, S.C.I. (1961.12.14 – 1966.02.12)
- Bishop Walmor Battú Wichrowski (1960.04.23 – 1961.05.31)
References
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in Brazil
- Religious organizations established in 1960
- Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Brazilian Roman Catholic diocese stubs
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