The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lins ( la, Dioecesis Linensis) is a
diocese
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History
In the later organization of the Roman Empire, the increasingly subdivided Roman province, pro ...
located in the city of
Lins in the
Ecclesiastical province
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of
Botucatu
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in Brazil.
History
* June 21, 1926: Established as Diocese of Cafelândia from Diocese of Botucatu
* May 27, 1950: Renamed as Diocese of Lins
Bishops
Ordinaries in reverse chronological order
*
Bishop
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s of Lins (Roman rite)
** Bishop Francisco Carlos da Silva (2015.09.30 - present)
** Bishop Irineu Danelón, S.D.B. (1987.11.26 – 2015.09.30)
** Bishop
Walter Bini
Walter Bini (born 31 May 1930 in Sao Paulo) was a Brazilian clergyman and bishop for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lins
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lins ( la, Dioecesis Linensis) is a diocese located in the city of Lins in the Ecclesiastical ...
, S.D.B. (1984.03.14 – 1987.06.17)
** Bishop
Luiz Colussi Luiz is a Portuguese given name that is an alternative form of Luís. It's archaic in Portugal, but common in Brazil. Notable people referred to by this name include the following:
People
*Luiz Bonfá (1922-2001), Brazilian guitarist and composer
...
(1980.10.11 – 1983.12.05)
** Bishop
Pedro Paulo Koop
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,
M.S.C.
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(1964.07.27 – 1980.10.11)
** Bishop
Henrique Gelain
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*Henry, Count of Portugal (1066–1112)
* Henry I, King of Portugal (1512–1580)
* Henry the Navigator (1394–1460), a royal prince and important figure in the early days of the Portuguese Empire
* Infante Henry, 4th Du ...
(1950.05.27 – 1964.03.28)
* Bishops of Cafelândia (Roman Rite)
** Bishop Henrique Gelain (1948.05.22 – 1950.05.27)
** Bishop
Henrique César Fernandes Mourão
Henrique () may refer to:
*Henry, Count of Portugal (1066–1112)
* Henry I, King of Portugal (1512–1580)
* Henry the Navigator (1394–1460), a royal prince and important figure in the early days of the Portuguese Empire
* Infante Henry, 4th Du ...
, S.D.B. (1935.12.16 – 1945.03.30)
** Bishop
Ático Eusébio da Rocha (later Archbishop) (1928.12.17 – 1935.12.16)
Coadjutor bishop
*
Luiz Colussi Luiz is a Portuguese given name that is an alternative form of Luís. It's archaic in Portugal, but common in Brazil. Notable people referred to by this name include the following:
People
*Luiz Bonfá (1922-2001), Brazilian guitarist and composer
...
(1980)
Sources
GCatholic.org Diocese website
Roman Catholic dioceses in Brazil
Christian organizations established in 1926
Lins, Roman Catholic Diocese of
Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
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