Roman Catholic Diocese of Floresta

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Diocese of Floresta

Dioecesis Florestensis
Location
CountryFlag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Ecclesiastical province Olinda e Recife
Statistics
Area18,210 km2 (7,030 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)
(as of 2002)
253,060
248,690 (98.3%)
Information
Rite Latin Rite
Established15 February 1964 (57 years ago)
CathedralCatedral Bom Jesus dos Aflitos
Current leadership
Pope Francis
Bishop Gabriel Marchesi
Metropolitan Archbishop Fernando Antônio Saburido, O.S.B.
Website
diocesedefloresta.wordpress.com

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Floresta (Latin : Dioecesis Florestensis) is a diocese located in the city of Floresta in the Ecclesiastical province of Olinda e Recife in Brazil.

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Coordinates: 8°36′12″S38°34′14″W / 8.6033°S 38.5705°W / -8.6033; -38.5705