Roman Catholic Diocese of Duque de Caxias explained

Jurisdiction:Diocese
Duque de Caxias
Latin:Dioecesis Caxiensis
Rite:Latin Rite
Established:11 October 1980 (years ago)
Cathedral:Catedral Santo Antônio
Area Km2:511
Population:1,235,626
Population As Of:2004
Catholics:976,000
Catholics Percent:79.0
Metro Archbishop:Orani João Tempesta, O. Cist.
Bishop:Tarcísio Nascentes dos Santos

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Duque de Caxias (Latin: Dioecesis Caxiensis) is a diocese located in the city of Duque de Caxias in the ecclesiastical province of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.

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