The Roman Catholic Diocese of Santos ( la, Dioecesis Santosensis) is a

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located in the city of Santos in the

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in Brazil.

History

* 4 July 1924: Established as Diocese of Santos from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of São Paulo

Special churches

*Minor Basilicas: **Basílica Santo Antônio do Embaré

Bishops

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s of Santos (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order ** Bishop Tarcísio Scaramussa, S.D.B. (2015.05.06 – present); formerly, Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese under Bishop Braido ** Bishop Jacyr Francisco Braido, C.S. (2000.07.26 – 2015.05.06) ** Bishop

David Picão David Picão (18 August 1923 in Ribeirão Preto - 30 April 2009 in São Paulo) was the Brazilian bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Santos from 21 November 1996, until his retirement on July 26, 2000. The diocese is headquartered in Santos, ...

(1966.11.21 – 2000.07.26) ** Bishop Idílio José Soares (1943.06.12 – 1966.11.21) ** Bishop

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(1935.06.01 - 1941.12.14), appointed Bishop of Campinas; future Archbishop ** Bishop

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(1924.12.18 – 1934.09.28), appointed Bishop of Caratinga, Minas Gerais

Coadjutor bishops

(1963-1966) * Jacyr Francisco Braido, C.S. (1995-2000) * Tarcísio Scaramussa, S.D.B. (2014-2015)

Auxiliary bishops

* Walmor Battú Wichrowski (1958-1960), appointed Bishop of Nova Iguaçu, Rio de Janeiro *

José Carlos Castanho de Almeida José Carlos Castanho de Almeida (14 June 1930 – 27 February 2022) was a Brazilian Roman Catholic prelate. Castanho de Almeida was born in Guareí, Brazil, and was ordained to the priesthood in 1953. He served as titular bishop of 'Urusi' and a ...

(1982-1987), appointed Bishop of Itumbiara, Goias

References

GCatholic.org

Diocese website (Portuguese)
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