Roman Catholic Diocese of Parnaíba explained
| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| Parnaíba |
| Latin: | Dioecesis Parnaibensis |
| Coat: | Brasão da Diocese PHB.jpg |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Established: | 16 December 1944 (years ago) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral de Nossa Senhora Mãe da Divina Graça |
| Area Km2: | 20,565 |
| Population: | 550,000 |
| Population As Of: | 2004 |
| Catholics: | 495,000 |
| Catholics Percent: | 90 |
| Metro Archbishop: | Jacinto Furtado de Brito Sobrinho |
| Emeritus Bishops: | Alfredo Schäffler |
| Website: | www.diocesedeparnaiba.org.br |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Parnaíba (Latin: Dioecesis Parnaibensis) is a diocese located in the city of Parnaíba in the ecclesiastical province of Teresina in Brazil.
History
Bishops of Parnaíba
- Felipe Benito Condurú Pacheco (1946.02.07 – 1959.01.17)
- Paulo Hipólito de Souza Libório (1959.06.20 – 1980.04.23)
- Edvaldo Gonçalves Amaral, S.D.B. (later Archbishop) (1980.09.02 – 1985.10.24)
- Joaquim Rufino do Rêgo (1986.03.25 – 2001.02.21)
- Alfredo Schäffler (2001.02.21 – 2016.08.24)
- Juarez Sousa da Silva (4 August 2016 – 4 January 2023)[1]
- Edivalter Andrade (8 November 2023 – Present)
Coadjutor bishops
- Alfredo Schäffler (2000-2001)
- Juarez Sousa Da Silva (2016)
External links
Notes and References
- Holy See Press Office . 5 January 2023 . Rinunce e nomine, 04.01.2023 . 4 January 2023 . it .
