Roman Catholic Diocese of Macapá

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Macapá (Latin: Dioecesis Macapensis) is a diocese located in the city of Macapá in the Ecclesiastical province of Belém do Pará in Brazil.

Diocese of Macapá

Dioecesis Macapensis

Diocese de Macapá
Saint Joseph Cathedral
Location
CountryBrazil
Ecclesiastical provinceBelém do Pará
MetropolitanBelém do Pará
Statistics
Area148,000 km2 (57,000 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)
(as of 2004)
339,000
279,000 (82.3%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Established1 February 1949 (72 years ago)
CathedralCathedral of St Joseph in Macapá
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopPedro José Conti
Metropolitan ArchbishopAlberto Taveira Corrêa
Website
www.diocesedemacapa.com.br

History

  • February 1, 1949: Established as Territorial Prelature of Macapá from the Territorial Prelature of Santarém
  • October 30, 1980: Promoted as Diocese of Macapá

Leadership

  • Bishops of Macapá (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Pedro José Conti (2004.12.29 – present)
    • Bishop Giovanni Risatti, P.I.M.E. (1993.01.20 – 2003.09.08)
    • Archbishop Luiz Soares Vieira (1984.04.25 – 1991.11.13)
    • Bishop José Maritano, P.I.M.E. (1980.10.30 – 1983.08.31)
  • Prelates of Macapá (Roman rite)
    • Bishop José Maritano, P.I.M.E. (1965.12.29 – 1980.10.30)
    • Bishop Aristide Pirovano, P.I.M.E. (1955.07.21 – 1965.03.27)
    • Bishop Aristide Pirovano, P.I.M.E. (Apostolic Administrator 1950.01.14 – 1955.07.21)

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