Roman Catholic Diocese of Cruz Alta
| Diocese of Cruz Alta Dioecesis Crucis Altae | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Ecclesiastical province | Santa Maria |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 16,325 km2 (6,303 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 396,259 317,000 (80.0%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 15 June 1957 (45 years ago) |
| Cathedral | Catedral Divino Espírito Santo |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Frederico Heimler, S.D.B. |
| Emeritus Bishops | Jacó (Jacob) Roberto Hilgert |
| Website | |
| www.diocesecruzalta.org.br | |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Cruz Alta (Latin: Dioecesis Crucis Altae) is a diocese located in the city of Cruz Alta in the Ecclesiastical province of Santa Maria in Brazil.
History
- 27 May 1971: Established as Diocese of Cruz Alta from the Diocese of Santa Maria
Leadership
- Bishops of Cruz Alta (Roman rite)
- Bishop Frederico Heimler, S.D.B. (2002.05.08 – present)
- Bishop Jacó Roberto Hilgert (1976.07.19 – 2002.05.08)
- Bishop Nei Paulo Moretto (1972.11.16 – 1976.01.21)
- Bishop Walmor Battú Wichrowski (1971.05.27 – 1972.11.16)
References
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