Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cuiabá

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cuiabá (Latin: Archidioecesis Cuiabensis) is an archdiocese located in the city of Cuiabá in Brazil.

Archdiocese of Cuiabá

Archidioecesis Cuiabensis

Arquidiocese de Cuiabá
Facade of the Metropolitan Cathedral
Location
Country Brazil
Ecclesiastical provinceCuiabá
Statistics
Area24,542 km2 (9,476 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2006)
851,961
724,166 (85.0%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Established6 December 1745 (278 years ago)
CathedralCathedral Basilica of the Good Lord Jesus in Cuiabá
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
Metropolitan ArchbishopMílton Antônio dos Santos, S.D.B.
Bishops emeritusBonifácio Piccinini, S.D.B.
Website
www.arquidiocesecuiaba.org.br

History

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  • December 6, 1745: Established as Territorial Prelature of Cuiabá from the Diocese of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
  • July 15, 1826: Promoted as Diocese of Cuiabá
  • March 10, 1910: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cuiabá

Bishops

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Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order

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Coadjutor bishops

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Auxiliary bishops

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Suffragan dioceses

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Sources

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Historic properties

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The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cuiabá has many historic structures, some listed under federal, state, or municipal protection.

References

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  1. ^ "Arcebispos" (in Portuguese). Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cuiabá. 2023. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  2. ^ a b c d Claudio Quoos Conte; Marcus Vinícius De Lamonica Freire (2005). Centro Histórico de Cuiabá, patrimônio do Brasil (in Portuguese). Brasília: National Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage. ISBN 978-85-87226-25-9. OL 31764598M. Wikidata Q123696539.

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