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Roman Catholic Diocese of Iguatu

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Metropolitan
  
Fortaleza

Pope
  
Francis

Phone
  
+55 88 3581-0263

Rite
  
Latin Rite

Area
  
21,904 km²

Country
  
Brazil

Population- Total- Catholics
  
(as of 2006)525,000498,000 (94.9%)

Established
  
28 January 1961 (56 years ago)

Cathedral
  
Cathedral of St Anne in Iguatu

Address
  
R. 13 de Maio, 665 - São Sebastião, Iguatu - CE, 63500-000, Brazil

Ecclesiastical province
  
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Fortaleza

Similar
  
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Iguatu (Latin: Dioecesis Iguatuvinus) is a diocese located in the city of Iguatu in the Ecclesiastical province of Fortaleza in Brazil.

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History

  • January 28, 1961: Established as Diocese of Iguatu from the Diocese of Crateús and Metropolitan Archdiocese of Fortaleza

    • Leadership

  • Bishops of Iguatu (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Edson de Castro Homem (2015.05.06 - present)
  • Bishop João José da Costa, O. Carm. (2009.01.07 - 2014.11.05)
  • Bishop José Doth de Oliveira (2000.07.26 – 2009.01.07)
  • Bishop José Mauro Ramalho de Alarcón Santiago (1961.10.13 – 2000.07.26)

    • References

    Roman Catholic Diocese of Iguatu Wikipedia
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