The Roman Catholic Diocese of Uruaçu (Latin: Dioecesis Uruassuensis) is a diocese located in the city of Uruaçu in the ecclesiastical province of Brasília in Brazil.
On June 17, 2020, Giovanni Carlos Caldas Barroca, a priest of the Brasilia archdiocese, was appointed the new Bishop here.
History
- 1956.03.26: Established as Diocese of Uruaçu from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Goiás
Bishops
- Bishops of Uruaçu (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order
Auxiliary bishop
- José da Silva Chaves (1967-1976), appointed Bishop here
Other priests of this diocese who became bishops
- Adair José Guimarães, appointed Bishop of Rubiataba-Mozarlândia, Goias in 2008
- José Francisco Rodrigues do Rêgo, appointed Bishop of Ipameri, Goias in 2019