Roman Catholic Diocese of Grajaú explained
| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| Grajaú |
| Latin: | Dioecesis Graiahuensis |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Established: | 10 February 1922 (years ago) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral Senhor do Bonfim |
| Area Km2: | 41,023 |
| Population: | 384,000 |
| Population As Of: | 2006 |
| Catholics: | 307,000 |
| Catholics Percent: | 79.9 |
| Emeritus Bishops: | Serafino Faustino Spreafico, OFMCap |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Grajaú (Latin: Dioecesis Graiahuensis) is a diocese located in the city of Grajaú in the ecclesiastical province of São Luís do Maranhão in Brazil.
History
- 10 February 1922: Established as territorial prelature of São José do Grajaú from the Archdiocese of São Luís do Maranhão
- 4 August 1981: Promoted as Diocese of São José do Grajaú
- 9 October 1984: Renamed as Diocese of Grajaú
Leadership
Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order
- Bishops of Grajaú (Roman rite), below
- Bishop Franco Cuter, OFMCap (1998.01.21 – 2016.12.07)
- Bishop Serafino Faustino Spreafico, OFMCap (1987.05.13 – 1995.11.02)
- Bishop Tarcísio Sebastião Batista Lopes, OFMCap (1984.10.08 – 1986.12.19), continuing when diocese was renamed; appointed Bishop of Ipameri, Goias
- Bishops of São José do Grajaú (Roman Rite), below
- Bishop Tarcísio Sebastião Batista Lopes, OFMCap (1984.04.04 – 1984.10.08); diocese renamed
- Bishop Valenti Giacomo Lazzeri, OFMCap (1981.08.04 – 1983.01.06)
- Prelates of São José do Grajaú (Roman Rite), below
- Bishop Valenti Giacomo Lazzeri, OFMCap (1971.05.18 – 1981.08.04)
- Bishop Adolfo Luís Bossi, OFMCap (1966.02.19 – 1970.08.22)
- Bishop Emiliano José Lonati, OFMCap (1930.01.10 – 1966.02.19)
- Bishop Roberto Julio Colombo, OFMCap (1924.12.18 – 1927.11.08)
- Fr. Roberto de Castellanza, OFMCap. (Apostolic Administrator 1922 – 1924)
Coadjutor bishop
- Adolfo Luís Bossi, OFMCap (1958-1966)
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