Roman Catholic Diocese of Rio Grande
| Diocese of Rio Grande Dioecesis Rivograndensis | |
|---|---|
| Cathedral of St. Peter
Cathedral of St. Peter
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| Location | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Ecclesiastical province | Pelotas |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 12,270 km2 (4,740 sq mi) |
| Population Total Catholics |
(as of 2014) 300,000 211,000 (70.3%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 25 May 1971 |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of St. Peter |
| Website | |
| www.diocesedoriogrande.com.br | |
Roman Catholic Diocese of Rio Grande — The Diocese of Rio Grande (Portuguese: Diocese de Rio Grande, Latin: Dioecesis Rivograndensis) is a Roman Catholic diocese located in the city of Rio Grande in the ecclesiastical province of Pelotas in Brazil. The Diocese was established from the Diocese of Pelotas in 1971 and is located at the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Rio Grande.
Bishops
- Frederico Didonet (1971–1986)
- José Mário Stroeher (1986–2016)
- Ricardo Hoepers (2016–2023)
- Jorge Pierozan [pt] (2024-Present)
Canonical status and jurisdiction
Roman Catholic Diocese of Rio Grande is a diocese of the catholic church of the Catholic Church.[1]