Roman Catholic Diocese of Janaúba explained
| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| Janaúba |
| Latin: | Dioecesis Ianaubena |
| Country: |  Brazil |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Established: | 5 July 2000 (years ago) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral Sagrado Coração de Jesus |
| Area Km2: | 28,975 |
| Population: | 362,400 |
| Population As Of: | 2004 |
| Catholics: | 305,211 |
| Catholics Percent: | 84.2 |
| Metro Archbishop: | José Carlos de Souza Campos |
| Bishop: | Roberto José da Silva |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Janaúba (Latin: Dioecesis Ianaubena) is a diocese located in the city of Janaúba in the ecclesiastical province of Montes Claros in Brazil.[1]
History
- July 5, 2000: Established as Diocese of Janaúba from the Diocese of Januária and Diocese of Montes Claros
Leadership
- Bishops of Janaúba (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order
- Bishop Roberto José da Silva (2019.06.12 -)
- Bishop Guerrino Riccardo Brusati (2015.05.27 - 2019.06.12)
- Bishop José Ronaldo Ribeiro (2007.06.06 – 2014.09.24)
- Bishop José Mauro Pereira Bastos, C.P. (2000.07.05 – 2006.04.19), appointed Bishop of Guaxupé, Minas Gerais
References
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Notes and References
- Web site: CNBB Leste 2 . 2023-02-19 . CNNB Leste 2.
