Roman Catholic Diocese of Rondonópolis
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Rondonópolis
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Diocese of Rondonópolis
Dioecesis Rondonopolitanus |
| Location |
| Country |
Brazil |
| Metropolitan |
Cuiabá |
| Statistics |
| Area |
51,000 km2 (20,000 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2004)
275,000
237,000 (86.2%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Juventino Kestering |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rondonópolis (Latin: Dioecesis Rondonopolitanus) is a diocese located in the city of Rondonópolis in the Ecclesiastical province of Cuiabá in Brazil.
History
- July 13, 1940: Established as Territorial Prelature of Chapada from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cuiabá
- November 25, 1961: Renamed as Territorial Prelature of Rondonópolis
- February 15, 1986: Promoted as Diocese of Rondonópolis
Leadership
- Bishops of Rondonópolis (Roman rite)
- Bishop Juventino Kestering (1997.11.19 – present)
- Bishop Osório Willibaldo Stoffel, O.F.M. (1986.02.15 – 1997.11.19)
- Prelates of Rondonópolis (Roman Rite)
- Bishop Osório Willibaldo Stoffel, O.F.M. (1970.11.27 – 1986.02.15)
- Bishop Vunibaldo Godchard Talleur, O.F.M. (1961.11.25 – 1970)
- Prelates of Chapada (Roman Rite)
- Bishop Vunibaldo Godchard Talleur, O.F.M. (1947.12.20 – 1961.11.25)
References
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in Brazil
- Religious organizations established in 1940
- Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of Cuiabá
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Brazilian Roman Catholic diocese stubs
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