Roman Catholic Diocese of Teixeira de Freitas–Caravelas

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Teixeira de Freitas–Caravelas (Latin: Dioecesis Taxensis–Carabellensis) is a diocese located in the cities of Teixeira de Freitas and Caravelas in the ecclesiastical province of São Salvador da Bahia in Brazil.

History

  • 21 July 1962: Established as Diocese of Caravelas from the Diocese of Ilhéus
  • 18 April 1983: Renamed as Diocese of Teixeira de Freitas–Caravelas

Leadership, in reverse chronological order

  • Bishops of Teixeira de Freitas-Caravelas (Roman rite), below
  • Bishop of Caravelas (Roman Rite), below Bishop Filippo Tiago Broers, O.F.M. (1963.05.02 – 1983.04.18)