Roman Catholic Diocese of São Luís de Montes Belos
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Brazil |
| Metropolitan: | Goiânia |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 42,671 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
294,008 (2004) 207,283 (008%) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral São Luís Gonzaga |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Carmelo Scampa |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of São Luís de Montes Belos {Latin: Sancti Aloisii de Montes Belos } is a diocese located in the city of São Luís de Montes Belos in the Ecclesiastical province of Goiânia in Brazil.
[edit] History
- November 25, 1961: Established as Territorial Prelature of São Luís de Montes Belos from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Goiânia, Diocese of Goiás and Diocese of Jataí
- August 4, 1981: Promoted as Diocese of São Luís de Montes Belos
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of São Luís de Montes Belos (Roman rite)
- Bishop Carmelo Scampa (2002.10.30 – present)
- Bishop Washington Cruz, C.P. (later Archbishop) (1987.02.10 – 2002.05.08)
- Bishop Estanislau Arnoldo Van Melis, C.P. (1981.08.04 – 1987.02.10)
- Prelates of São Luís de Montes Belos (Roman Rite)
- Bishop Estanislau Arnoldo Van Melis, C.P. (1962.11.26 – 1981.08.04)
[edit] References
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