Roman Catholic Diocese of Rio Grande

Diocese of Rio Grande
Dioecesis Rivograndensis

Cathedral of St. Peter
Location
Country Brazil
Ecclesiastical province Pelotas
Statistics
Area 12,270 km2 (4,740 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2014)
300,000
211,000 (70.3%)
Information
Rite Latin Rite
Established 25 May 1971 (45 years ago)
Cathedral Catedral de São Pedro
Current leadership
Pope Francis
Bishop Ricardo Hoepers
Website
dioceserg.cristo.com.br

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rio Grande (Latin: Dioecesis Rivograndensis) is a diocese located in the city of Rio Grande in the Ecclesiastical province of Pelotas in Brazil.

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