Roman Catholic Diocese of Castanhal

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Castanhal (Latin: Dioecesis Castagnalensis de Pará) is a diocese located in the city of Castanhal in the Ecclesiastical province of Belém do Pará in Brazil.

Diocese of Castanhal

Dioecesis Castagnalensis de Pará

Diocese de Castanhal
Location
Country Brazil
Ecclesiastical provinceBelém do Pará
MetropolitanBelém do Pará
Statistics
Area14,338 km2 (5,536 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2006)
722,104
580,400 (80.4%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Established29 December 2004 (15 years ago)
CathedralCathedral of Mary Mother of God in Castanhal, Pará
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopCarlos Verzeletti
Metropolitan ArchbishopAlberto Taveira Corrêa
Website
Blog of the Diocese

History

  • December 29, 2004: Established as Diocese of Castanhal from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Belém do Pará and Diocese of Bragança do Pará

Leadership

  • Bishops of Castanhal (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Carlos Verzeletti (December 29, 2004 – present)

Sources



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