Roman Catholic Diocese of Guarapuava
| Diocese of Guarapuava Dioecesis Guarapuavensis Diocese de Guarapuava | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country |
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| Ecclesiastical province | Curitiba |
| Metropolitan | Curitiba |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 27,360 km2 (10,560 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2013) 608,000 577,000 (94.9%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 16 December 1965 (52 years ago) |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of Our Lady of Bethlehem |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Antônio Wagner da Silva, S.C.J. |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | José Antônio Peruzzo |
| Emeritus Bishops | Giovanni Zerbini |
| Website | |
| Website of the Diocese | |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Guarapuava (Latin: Dioecesis Guarapuavensis) is a diocese located in the city of Guarapuava in the Ecclesiastical province of Curitiba in Brazil.
History
- December 16, 1965: Established as Diocese of Guarapuava from the Diocese of Campo Mourão, Diocese of Ponta Grossa and Diocese of Toledo
Leadership
- Bishops of Guarapuava (Roman rite)
- Bishop Antônio Wagner da Silva, S.C.J. (2003.07.02 – present)
- Bishop Giovanni Zerbini, S.D.B. (1995.01.11 – 2003.07.02)
- Bishop Albano Bortoletto Cavallin (later Archbishop) (1986.10.24 – 1992.03.11)
- Bishop Friedrich Helmel, S.V.D. (1966.03.19 – 1986.09.27)
References
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