Roman Catholic Diocese of Limeira

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Diocese of Limeira

Dioecesis Limeirensis

Diocese de Limeira
Limeira SP Brasil Catedral.JPG
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dolours
Location
CountryFlag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Ecclesiastical province Campinas
Metropolitan Campinas
Statistics
Area4,958 km2 (1,914 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)
(as of 2004)
949,059
632,706 (66.7%)
Information
Rite Latin Rite
Established29 April 1976 (45 years ago)
CathedralCathedral of Our Lady of Sorrow in Limeira
Current leadership
Pope Francis
BishopJosé Roberto Fortes Palau
Metropolitan Archbishop João Inácio Müller, OFM
Bishops emeritus Vilson Dias de Oliveira, D.C.
Map
Diocesecampinas.jpg
Website
diocesedelimeira.org.br

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Limeira (Latin : Dioecesis Limeirensis) is a diocese located in the city of Limeira in the Ecclesiastical province of Campinas in Brazil.

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Other priests of this diocese who became bishops

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References

  1. "Rinunce e Nomine, 13.06.2007" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 13 June 2007. Retrieved 17 May 2019.

Coordinates: 22°33′42″S47°24′08″W / 22.5618°S 47.4021°W / -22.5618; -47.4021