Roman Catholic Diocese of Palmares
| Diocese of Palmares Dioecesis Palmopolitanus | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Ecclesiastical province | Olinda e Recife |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 3,797 km2 (1,466 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 423,589 270,913 (64.0%) |
| Information | |
| Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Established | 13 January 1957 (54 years ago) |
| Cathedral | Catedral Nossa Senhora da Conceição dos Montes |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Sede vacante |
| Emeritus Bishops | Genival Saraiva de França |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Palmares (Latin: Dioecesis Palmopolitanus) is a diocese located in the city of Palmares in the Ecclesiastical province of Olinda e Recife in Brazil.
History
- 1962.01.13: Established as Diocese of Palmares from the Diocese of Garanhuns and Metropolitan Archdiocese of Olinda e Recife
Leadership
- Bishops of Palmares (Latin Church)
- Acácio Rodrigues Alves (July 11, 1962–July 12, 2000)
- Genival Saraiva de França (July 12, 2000–March 19, 2014)
References
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