Roman Catholic Diocese of Teófilo Otoni explained
| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| Teófilo Otoni |
| Latin: | Dioecesis Otonipolitana |
| Local: | Diocese de Teófilo Otoni |
| Rite: | Roman Rite |
| Sui Iuris Church: | Latin Church |
| Established: | 27 November 1960 (years ago) |
| Cathedral: | Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Teófilo Otoni |
| Area Km2: | 25,376 |
| Population: | 477,000 |
| Population As Of: | 2010 |
| Catholics: | 340,000 |
| Catholics Percent: | 71.3 |
| Bishop: | Sede vacante |
| Metro Archbishop: | Darci José Nicioli |
| Emeritus Bishops: | Bishop Diogo Reesink, O.F.M. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Teófilo Otoni (Latin: Dioecesis Otonipolitana) is a diocese located in the city of Teófilo Otoni in the ecclesiastical province of Diamantina in Brazil.[1]
History
Bishops
- Bishops of Teófilo Otoni, in reverse chronological order
- Bishop Aloísio Jorge Pena Vitral (2009.11.25 - 2017.10.20), appointed Bishop of Sete Lagoas, Minas Gerais
- Bishop Diogo Reesink, O.F.M. (1998.03.25 – 2009.11.25)
- Bishop Waldemar Chaves de Araújo (1989.11.18 – 1996.06.26), appointed Bishop of São João del Rei, Minas Gerais
- Bishop Fernando Antônio Figueiredo, O.F.M. (1985.08.03 – 1989.03.15), appointed Bishop of Santo Amaro, São Paulo
- Bishop Quirino Adolfo Schmitz, O.F.M. (1960.12.22 – 1985.08.03)
Coadjutor bishop
- Fernando Antônio Figueiredo (1984-1985), O.F.M.
Auxiliary bishops
- Antônio Eliseu Zuqueto, O.F.M. Cap. (1980-1983), appointed Bishop of Teixeira de Freitas-Caravelas, Bahia
- Fernando Antônio Figueiredo, O.F.M. (1984), appointed Coadjutor here
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: CNBB Leste 2 . 2023-02-19 . CNNB Leste 2.
