Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Porto Velho

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Porto Velho (Latin: Archidioecesis Portus Veteris) is an archdiocese located in the city of Porto Velho in Brazil.

Archdiocese of Porto Velho

Archidioecesis Portus Veteris
Location
CountryBrazil
Statistics
Area84,696 km2 (32,701 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2000)
664,958
598,000 (89.9%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Established1 May 1925 (99 years ago)
CathedralCatedral Metropolitana Sagrado Coração de Jesus
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
ArchbishopRoque Paloschi
Website
arquidiocesedeportovelho.org.br

History

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Bishops

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Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order

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Coadjutor bishop

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  • Antônio Sarto, S.D.B. (1971-1982, including 1971-1979 as Coadjutor Prelate), did not succeed to see; appointed Bishop of Barra do Garças, Mato Grosso

Other priest of this diocese who became bishop

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Suffragan dioceses

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Sources

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8°45′S 63°54′W / 8.750°S 63.900°W / -8.750; -63.900