Roman Catholic Diocese of Ourinhos

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ourinhos (Latin: Dioecesis Parvauratana) is a diocese located in the city of Ourinhos in the Ecclesiastical province of Botucatu in Brazil.

Diocese of Ourinhos

Dioecesis Parvauratana

Diocese de Ourinhos
Cathedral of the Good Lord Jesus
Location
CountryBrazil
Ecclesiastical provinceBotucatu
MetropolitanBotucatu
Statistics
Area6,713 km2 (2,592 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)
(as of 2004)
294,610
147,305 (50.0%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Established30 December 1998 (22 years ago)
CathedralCathedral of the Good Lord Jesus in Ourinhos
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopSalvatore Paruzzo
Metropolitan ArchbishopMaurício Grotto de Camargo

History

  • December 30, 1998: Established as Diocese of Ourinhos from the Diocese of Assis, Metropolitan Archdiocese of Botucatu and Diocese of Itapeva

Leadership

  • Bishops of Ourinhos (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Salvatore Paruzzo (December 30, 1998 – present)

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