Roman Catholic Diocese of Vila Real

Roman Catholic Diocese of Vila Real

The Portuguese Catholic diocese of Vila Real (Latin: Dioecesis Villaregalensis) has existed since 1022. In that year it was formed from territories in the diocese of Bragança-Miranda, archdiocese of Braga, and diocese of Lamego. It is a suffragan of the archdiocese of Braga, in the Norte region, with its see at Vila Real.[1]

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  1. ^ Catholic Hierarchy page



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