Roman Catholic Diocese of Eunápolis
| Diocese of Eunápolis Dioecesis Eunapolitanus | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Ecclesiastical province | São Salvador da Bahia |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 12,729 km2 (4,915 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 614,485 534,485 (87.0%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 12 June 1996 (20 years ago) |
| Cathedral | Catedral Nossa Senhora Auxiliadora |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | José Edson Santana de Oliveira |
| Website | |
| diocesedeeunapolis.sgcp.com.br | |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Eunápolis (Latin: Dioecesis Eunapolitanus) is a diocese located in the city of Eunápolis in the Ecclesiastical province of São Salvador da Bahia in Brazil.
History
- 12 June 1996: Established as Diocese of Eunápolis from the Diocese of Itabuna and Diocese of Teixeira de Freitas–Caravelas
Leadership
- Bishops of Eunápolis (Roman rite)
- Bishop José Edson Santana de Oliveira (12 June 1996 – present)
References
Coordinates: 16°22′36″S 39°35′11″W / 16.3768°S 39.5864°W
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