Roman Catholic Diocese of Caraguatatuba

Diocese of Caraguatatuba
Dioecesis Caraguatatubensis
Diocese de Caraguatatuba
Location
Country  Brazil
Ecclesiastical province Aparecida
Metropolitan Aparecida
Statistics
Area 1,992 km2 (769 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
248,362
155,400
Information
Rite Latin Rite
Established 3 March 1999 (19 years ago)
Cathedral Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Caraguatatuba
Current leadership
Pope Francis
Bishop José Carlos Chacorowski
Metropolitan Archbishop Raymundo Damasceno Assis
Map
Website
www.diocesecaraguatatuba.com.br

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Caraguatatuba (Latin: Dioecesis Caraguatatubensis) is a diocese located in the city of Caraguatatuba in Brazil.

History

Leadership

  • Bishops of Caraguatatuba (Roman rite)
    • Fernando Mason, O.F.M. Conv. (1999.03.03 – 2005.05.25) appointed, Bishop of Piracicaba
    • Antônio Carlos Altieri, S.D.B. (2006.07.26 – 2012.07.11) appointed, Archbishop of Passo Fundo
    • José Carlos Chacorowski (2013.06.13 – Incumbent)

References

Coordinates: 23°38′03″S 45°25′35″W / 23.6343°S 45.4264°W / -23.6343; -45.4264

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