Roman Catholic Diocese of Xingu-Altamira explained

Jurisdiction:Diocese
Xingu-Altamira
Latin:Dioecesis Xinguensis-Altamirensis
Country:Brazil
Rite:Latin Rite
Established:6 November 2019 (years ago)
Cathedral:Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Altamira, Pará
Area Km2:368,092
Population:429,000
Population As Of:2013
Catholics:330,000
Catholics Percent:76.9
Metro Archbishop:Irineu Roman
Emeritus Bishops:Erwin Kräutler, C.PP.S
Website:Website of the Diocese

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Xingu-Altamira (Latin: Dioecesis Xinguensis-Altamirensis) is a Roman Catholic diocese located in the area of the Xingu River in the ecclesiastical province of Santarém in Brazil. The cathedral is located in Altamira, Brazil.

History

On 16 August 1934, the Territorial Prelature of Xingu was established from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Belém do Pará, Territorial Prelature of Santíssima Conceição do Araguaia and Territorial Prelature of Santarém.

At the time the Diocese of Santarém was promoted to an Archdiocese, the Territorial Prelature of Xingu was suppressed and succeeded by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Xingu-Altamira on 6 November 2019.[1]

Episcopal ordinaries

Territorial prelates (of Xingu)
Bishops

External links

Notes and References

  1. Resignations and Appointments, 06.11.2019 . 6 November 2019 . 6 November 2019 . Holy See Press Office .