Roman Catholic Diocese of Roraima
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Brazil |
| Metropolitan: | Manaus |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 230,104 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
324,397 (2004) 200,000 (61.7%) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral Cristo Redentor, Boa Vista |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Roque Paloschi |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Roraima {Latin: Roraimen(sis)} is a diocese located in the state of Roraima in the Ecclesiastical province of Manaus in Brazil.
[edit] History
- 1934: Established as Apostolic Administration of Rio Branco
- August 30, 1944: Promoted as Territorial Prelature of Rio Branco
- April 29, 1963: Renamed as Territorial Prelature of Roraima
- October 16, 1979: Promoted as Diocese of Roraima
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Roraima (Roman rite)
- Bishop Roque Paloschi (2005.05.18 – present)
- Bishop Apparecido José Dias, S.V.D. (1996.06.26 – 2004.05.30)
- Bishop Aldo Mongiano, I.M.C. (1979.12.04 – 1996.06.26)
- Bishop Aldo Mongiano, I.M.C. (1975.05.14 – 1979.12.04)
- Prelates of Roraima (Roman Rite)
- Bishop Servílio Conti, I.M.C. (1965.01.01 – 1975.05.03)
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