Roman Catholic Diocese of Santo André explained
| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| Santo André |
| Latin: | Dioecesis Sancti Andreae in Brasilia |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Established: | 18 July 1954 (years ago) |
| Cathedral: | Catedral Nossa Senhora do Carmo |
| Area Km2: | 720 |
| Population: | 2,354,722 |
| Population As Of: | 2004 |
| Catholics: | 2,102,100 |
| Catholics Percent: | 89.3 |
| Metro Archbishop: | Odilo Scherer |
| Bishop: | Pedro Carlos Cipolini |
| Emeritus Bishops: | José Nelson Westrupp, S.C.I. |
| Map: | Diocesi di Santo André (San Paolo, Brasile).jpg |
| Website: | www.diocesesantoandre.org.br |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Santo André (Latin: Dioecesis Sancti Andreae in Brasilia) is a diocese located in the city of Santo André, in the ecclesiastical province of São Paulo in Brazil.
History
- 18 July 1954: Established as Diocese of Santo André from Metropolitan Archdiocese of São Paulo
Bishops
- Bishops of Santo André (Roman Rite), in reverse chronological order
- Bishop Pedro Carlos Cipolini (2015.05.27 - present)
- Bishop José Nelson Westrupp, S.C.I. (2003.10.01 – 2015.05.27)
- Bishop Décio Pereira (1997.05.21 – 2003.02.05)
- Bishop Cláudio Hummes, O.F.M. (1975.12.29 – 1996.05.29), appointed Archbishop of Fortaleza, Ceara; future Cardinal
- Bishop Jorge Marcos de Oliveira (1954.07.26 – 1975.12.29)
Coadjutor bishop
Auxiliary bishop
Other priest of this diocese who became bishop
- Manuel Parrado Carral, appointed Auxiliary Bishop of São Paulo in 2001
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