The Roman Catholic Diocese of Palmares (Latin: Dioecesis Palmopolitana) is a diocese located in the city of Palmares in the ecclesiastical province of Olinda e Recife in Brazil.
History
- 1962.01.13: Established as Diocese of Palmares from the Diocese of Garanhuns and Metropolitan Archdiocese of Olinda e Recife
Bishops
- Bishops of Palmares (Latin Church)
- Acácio Rodrigues Alves (July 11, 1962 – July 12, 2000)
- Genival Saraiva de França (July 12, 2000 – March 19, 2014)
- Henrique Soares da Costa (March 19, 2014 - July 18, 2020)
Coadjutor bishop
- José Doth de Oliveira (1989-1991), did not succeed to see; appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Iguatú, Ceara
External links
References
Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of Olinda e Recife | |
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