Roman Catholic Diocese of Jaboticabal

Diocese of Jaboticabal
Dioecesis Iaboticaballensis
Location
Country  Brazil
Ecclesiastical province Ribeirão Preto
Statistics
Area 5,175 km2 (1,998 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2006)
446,000
327,000 (73.3%)
Information
Rite Latin Rite
Established 25 January 1929 (89 years ago)
Cathedral Catedral Nossa Senhora do Carmo
Current leadership
Pope Francis
Bishop Fernando Antônio Brochini, C.S.S.
Website
www.diocesejaboticabal.org.br

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Jaboticabal (Latin: Dioecesis Iaboticaballensis) is a diocese located in the city of Jaboticabal in the Ecclesiastical province of Ribeirão Preto in Brazil.

History

  • 25 January 1929: Established as Diocese of Jaboticabal from the Diocese of São Carlos do Pinhal

Leadership

  • Bishops of Jaboticabal (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Fernando Antônio Brochini, C.S.S. (2003.06.25 – present)
    • Bishop Luíz Eugênio Pérez (1981.06.07 – 2003.06.25)
    • Bishop José Varani (1961.02.07 – 1981.06.07)
    • Archbishop Antônio Augusto de Assis (1931.07.31 – 1961.02.07)

References

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