Roman Catholic Diocese of Santo Amaro

Diocese of Santo Amaro
Dioecesis Sancti Mauri
Location
Country Brazil
Ecclesiastical province São Paulo
Statistics
Area 600 km2 (230 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics		 (as of 2004)
2,800,000
1,900,000 (67.9%)
Information
Rite Latin Rite
Established 15 March 1989 (29 years ago)
Cathedral Catedral Santo Amaro
Current leadership
Pope Francis
Bishop Giuseppe Negri, P.I.M.E.
Website
diocesedesantoamaro.org.br

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Santo Amaro (Latin: Dioecesis Sancti Mauri) is a diocese located in the district of Santo Amaro, in the city and the Ecclesiastical province of São Paulo in Brazil.

History

  • 15 March 1989: Established as Diocese of Santo Amaro from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of São Paulo

Leadership

  • Bishops of Santo Amaro (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Giuseppe Negri, P.I.M.E. (2015.12.2 - Present)
    • Bishop Fernando Antônio Figueiredo, O.F.M. (March 15, 1989 – 2015.12.2)

References

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