Roman Catholic Diocese of Iguatu

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.

Diocese of Iguatuvinus

Dioecesis Iguatuvinus

Diocese de Iguatuvinus
Location
Country Brazil
Ecclesiastical provinceFortaleza
MetropolitanFortaleza
Statistics
Area21,904 km2 (8,457 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2006)
525,000
498,000 (94.9%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Established28 January 1961 (63 years ago)
CathedralCathedral of St Anne in Iguatu
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopGeraldo Freire Soares, C.SS.R.
Metropolitan ArchbishopJosé Antônio Aparecido Tosi Marques
Bishops emeritusEdson de Castro Homem
Website
Website of the Diocese

History

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

Bishops

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References

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6°21′33″S 39°17′55″W / 6.3592°S 39.2987°W / -6.3592; -39.2987