Diocese of Parintins

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Parintins (Latin: Dioecesis Parintinensis) is a diocese located in the city of Parintins in the ecclesiastical province of Manaus in Brazil.

History

  • July 12, 1955: Established as Territorial Prelature of Parintins from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Manaus
  • October 30, 1980: Promoted as Diocese of Parintins

Bishops

Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order

  • Bishops of Parintins (Roman rite), below
  • Prelates of Parintins (Roman Rite), below Bishop Arcângelo Cerqua, P.I.M.E. (4 February 1961 – 30 October 1980); Fr. Arcângelo Cerqua, P.I.M.E. (later Bishop) (Apostolic Administrator 15 March 1956 – 4 February 1961)

Coadjutor bishop

  • Giovanni (João) Risatti, P.I.M.E. (1987-1988)