Roman Catholic Diocese of Nova Iguaçu explained
| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| Nova Iguaçu |
| Latin: | Dioecesis Neo–Iguassuensis |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Established: | 26 March 1960 (years ago) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral Santo Antônio de Jacutinga |
| Area Km2: | 983 |
| Population: | 1,755,770 |
| Population As Of: | 2004 |
| Catholics: | 1,023,000 |
| Catholics Percent: | 58.3 |
| Metro Archbishop: | Orani João Tempesta, O. Cist. |
| Bishop: | Gilson Andrade da Silva |
| Website: | www.mitrani.org.br |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nova Iguaçu (Latin: Dioecesis Neo–Iguassuensis) is a diocese located in the city of Nova Iguaçu in the ecclesiastical province of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
History
Bishops
- Bishops of Nova Iguaçu (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order
- Bishop Gilson Andrade da Silva (2019.05.15 - present)
- Bishop Luciano Bergamin, C.R.L. (2002.07.24 – 2019.05.15)
- Bishop Werner Franz Siebenbrock, S.V.D. (1994.11.09 – 2001.12.19), appointed Bishop of Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais
- Bishop Adriano Mandarino Hypólito, O.F.M. (1966.08.29 – 1994.11.09)
- Bishop Honorato Piazera, S.C.I. (1961.12.14 – 1966.02.12), appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Lages, Santa Catarina
- Bishop Walmor Battú Wichrowski (1960.04.23 – 1961.05.31)
Coadjutor bishop
- Gilson Andrade da Silva (2018-2019)
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