Roman Catholic Diocese of Marília explained
| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| Marília |
| Latin: | Dioecesis Mariliensis |
| Local: | Diocese de Marília |
| Coat: | Brasão Diocese de Marília.jpg |
| Country: | Brazil |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Established: | 16 February 1952 (years ago) |
| Cathedral: | Cathedral Basilica of St Benedict in Marília |
| Area Km2: | 11,943 |
| Population: | 652,850 |
| Population As Of: | 2004 |
| Catholics: | 522,000 |
| Catholics Percent: | 80.0 |
| Bishop: | Luiz Antônio Cipolini |
| Metro Archbishop: | Maurício Grotto de Camargo |
| Emeritus Bishops: | Osvaldo Giuntini Bishop Emeritus |
| Website: | www.diocesedemarilia.org.br |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Marília (Latin: Dioecesis Mariliensis) is a diocese located in the city of Marília in the ecclesiastical province of Botucatu in Brazil.
History
- February 16, 1952: Established as Diocese of Marília from the Diocese of Lins
Bishops
- Bishops of Marília (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order:
- Bishop Luiz Antônio Cipolini (2013.05.08 - present)
- Bishop Osvaldo Giuntini (1992.12.09 – 2013.05.08)
- Bishop Daniel Tomasella, OFMCap (1975.04.23 – 1992.12.09)
- Archbishop (personal title) Hugo Bressane de Araújo (1954.10.07 – 1975.04.23)
Coadjutor bishops
- Daniel Arnaldo Tomasella, OFMCap (1975)
- Osvaldo Giuntini (1987-1992)
Auxiliary bishops
- Daniel Arnaldo Tomasella, OFMCap (1969-1975), appointed Coadjutor here
- Osvaldo Giuntini (1982-1987), appointed Coadjutor here
Other priest of this diocese who became bishop
- Paulo Roberto Beloto, appointed Bishop of Formosa, Goias in 2005
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