The Roman Catholic Diocese of Uberlândia () is a
diocese
In Ecclesiastical polity, church governance, a diocese or bishopric is the ecclesiastical district under the jurisdiction of a bishop.
History
In the later organization of the Roman Empire, the increasingly subdivided Roman province, prov ...
located in the city of
Uberlândia
Uberlândia () is a city and municipality in the state of Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil. It is the second largest city in the state of Minas Gerais after the state capital Belo Horizonte. Its population in 2020 was 699,097, making it the si ...
in the
ecclesiastical province
An ecclesiastical province is one of the basic forms of jurisdiction in Christian churches, including those of both Western Christianity and Eastern Christianity, that have traditional hierarchical structures. An ecclesiastical province consist ...
of
Uberaba
Uberaba () is a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. It is located in the Brazilian Highlands at an elevation of 823 metres (2,700 ft) above sea level on the Uberaba River, and is situated 418 kilometres (260 mi) from the state c ...
in Brazil.
History
* 22 July 1961: Established as Diocese of Uberlândia from the Diocese of Uberaba
Bishops
*
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained member of the clergy who is entrusted with a position of Episcopal polity, authority and oversight in a religious institution. In Christianity, bishops are normally responsible for the governance and administration of di ...
s of Uberlândia (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order
** Bishop Paulo Francisco Machado (2008.01.02 – present)
** Bishop
José Alberto Moura
José is a predominantly Spanish and Portuguese form of the given name Joseph. While spelled alike, this name is pronounced very differently in each of the two languages: Spanish ; Portuguese (or ).
In French, the name ''José'', pronounced , ...
,
C.S.S. (1992.12.23 – 2007.02.07), appointed Archbishop of Montes Claros, Minas Gerais
** Bishop
Estêvão Cardoso de Avellar
Estêvão Cardoso de Avellar (November 4, 1917 – December 3, 2009) was a Brazilian bishop of the Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church (), also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the List of Christian denominations by numb ...
,
O.P. (1978.03.20 – 1992.12.23)
** Bishop
Almir Marques Ferreira Almir may refer to:
* Almir (given name)
* Almir (footballer, born 1938), Almir da Silva, Brazilian football striker
* Almir (footballer, born 1969), Almir de Souza Fraga, Brazilian football striker
* Almir (footballer, born 1973)
Almir Morae ...
(1961.08.19 – 1977.12.01)
Coadjutor bishops
*
Onofre Cândido Rosa Onofre Cândido Rosa S.D.B. (August 5, 1924 – December 9, 2009) was a Brazilian Catholic bishop of the Diocese of Jardim.
Ordained to the priesthood on December 7, 1957, Cândido Rosa was named auxiliary bishop
An auxiliary bishop is a bish ...
, S.D.B. (1971-1977), did not succeed to see; appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Corumbá, Mato Grosso do Sul
*
José Alberto Moura
José is a predominantly Spanish and Portuguese form of the given name Joseph. While spelled alike, this name is pronounced very differently in each of the two languages: Spanish ; Portuguese (or ).
In French, the name ''José'', pronounced , ...
, C.S.S. (1990-1992)
Auxiliary bishop
*
Onofre Cândido Rosa Onofre Cândido Rosa S.D.B. (August 5, 1924 – December 9, 2009) was a Brazilian Catholic bishop of the Diocese of Jardim.
Ordained to the priesthood on December 7, 1957, Cândido Rosa was named auxiliary bishop
An auxiliary bishop is a bish ...
, S.D.B. (1970-1971), appointed Coadjutor here
References
GCatholic.orgDiocese website (Portuguese)
Roman Catholic dioceses in Brazil
Christian organizations established in 1961
Uberlandia, Roman Catholic Diocese of
Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
1961 establishments in Minas Gerais
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