The Roman Catholic Diocese of Cruz das Almas is located in the city of Cruz das Almas,

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. It is a

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to the Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia.

History

On 22 November 2017,

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established the Diocese of Cruz das Almas from the Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia.

Ordinaries

* Antônio Tourinho Neto (22 Nov 2017–present)

References

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