The Roman Catholic Diocese of Macapá ( la, Dioecesis Macapensis) is a
diocese located in the city of
Macapá in the
ecclesiastical province of
Belém do Pará
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in Brazil.
History
* February 1, 1949: Established as Territorial Prelature of Macapá from the
Territorial Prelature of Santarém
* October 30, 1980: Promoted as Diocese of Macapá
Leadership
*
Bishops of Macapá (Roman rite)
** Bishop Pedro José Conti (2004.12.29 – present)
** Bishop
Giovanni Risatti,
P.I.M.E.
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(1993.01.20 – 2003.09.08)
** Archbishop
Luiz Soares Vieira (1984.04.25 – 1991.11.13)
** Bishop
José Maritano
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, P.I.M.E. (1980.10.30 – 1983.08.31)
* Prelates of Macapá (Roman rite)
** Bishop José Maritano, P.I.M.E. (1965.12.29 – 1980.10.30)
** Bishop
Aristide Pirovano
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, P.I.M.E. (1955.07.21 – 1965.03.27)
** Bishop Aristide Pirovano, P.I.M.E. (Apostolic Administrator 1950.01.14 – 1955.07.21)
Sources
GCatholic.org
Roman Catholic dioceses in Brazil
Christian organizations established in 1949
Macapa, Roman Catholic Diocese of
Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
1949 establishments in Brazil
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