Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Palmas

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Palmas (Latin: Archidioecesis Palmensis in Brasilia) is an archdiocese located in the city of Palmas in Brazil.

Archdiocese of Palmas

Archidioecesis Palmensis in Brasilia
Location
CountryBrazil
Statistics
Area29,938 km2 (11,559 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
183,385
140,385 (76.6%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Established27 March 1996 (28 years ago)
CathedralCatedral Metropolitana São José
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
ArchbishopPedro Brito Guimarães
Website
www.arquidiocesedepalmas.org.br

History

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Leadership

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  • Archbishops of Palmas (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order
    • Archbishop Pedro Brito Guimarães (2010.10.20 - present)
    • Archbishop Alberto Taveira Corrêa (1996.03.27 – 2009.12.30), appointed Archbishop of Belém do Pará

Suffragan dioceses

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Sources

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10°11′12″S 48°19′56″W / 10.1866°S 48.3323°W / -10.1866; -48.3323