Roman Catholic Diocese of Barretos
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Brazil |
| Metropolitan: | Ribeirão Preto |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 8,767 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
322,052 (2006) 254,969 (79.2%) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral Divino Espírito Santo |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Edmilson Amador Caetano, O. Cist. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Barretos {Latin: Barreten(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Barretos in the Ecclesiastical province of Ribeirão Preto in Brazil.
[edit] History
- April 14, 1973: Established as Diocese of Barretos from the Diocese of Jaboticabal and Diocese of Rio Preto
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Barretos (Roman rite)
- Bishop Edmilson Amador Caetano, O. Cist. (2008.01.09 – present)
- Bishop Antônio Gaspar (2000.12.20 – 2008.01.09)
- Bishop Pedro Fré, C.SS.R. (1989.12.02 – 2000.12.20)
- Bishop Antônio Maria Mucciolo (later Archbishop) (1977.05.26 – 1989.05.30)
- Bishop José de Matos Pereira, C.M.F. (1973.04.25 – 1976.08.12)
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