Roman Catholic Diocese of Óbidos explained
| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| Óbidos |
| Latin: | Dioecesis Obidensis |
| Local: | Diocese de Óbidos |
| Country: | Brazil |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Established: | 10 April 1957 (years ago) |
| Cathedral: | Cathedral of St Anne in Óbidos, Pará |
| Area Km2: | 182,960 |
| Population: | 201,063 |
| Population As Of: | 2004 |
| Catholics: | 167,379 |
| Catholics Percent: | 83.2 |
| Metro Archbishop: | Irineu Roman |
| Emeritus Bishops: | Martinho Lammers, O.F.M. |
| Website: | Website of the Diocese |
The Diocese of Óbidos (Latin: Dioecesis Obidensis) is a Roman Catholic diocese located in the city of Óbidos. It was a suffragan of the ecclesiastical province of Belém do Pará in Brazil until 6 November 2019 when it became a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Santarém.[1]
History
- On 10 April 1957, the Territorial Prelature of Óbidos was created from the Territorial Prelature of Santarém
- On 9 November 2011, the Territorial Prelature was elevated to a diocese
Leadership
- Bishops of Óbidos
- Bishop Bernardo Johannes Bahlmann, O.F.M. (9 November 2011 – present)
- Prelates of Óbidos
- Bishop Bernardo Johannes Bahlmann, O.F.M. (28 January 2009 - 9 November 2011)
- Bishop Martinho Lammers, O.F.M. (19 July 1976 – 28 January 2009)
- Bishop Constantino José Lüers, O.F.M. (13 April 1973 – 24 March 1976), appointed Bishop of Penedo, Alagoas
- Bishop João Floriano Loewenau, O.F.M. (12 September 1957 - 1972)
External links
Notes and References
- Resignations and Appointments, 06.11.2019 . 6 November 2019 . 6 November 2019 . Holy See Press Office .
