Archdiocese of Cascavel
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| Diocese: Archdiocese of Cascavel | |
| Status: | Active |
| Rite: | Latin |
| Type: | Archdiocese |
| Ecclesiastical Province: | Province of Cascavel |
| Suffragan Dioceses: | Diocese of Foz do Iguaçu; Diocese of Palmas-Francisco Beltrão; Diocese of Toledo |
| Country: | Brazil |
| Region: | Paraná |
| Bishop: | José Antônio Peruzzo |
| Website: | https://arquicascavel.org.br/ |
| Existence: | 1950– |
| Chancery Address: | R. Maranhão, 1595 - Neva, Cascavel - PR, 85801-051, Brazil |
The Archdiocese of Cascavel, a metropolitan archdiocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese located in the state of Paraná in Brazil. Established in 1950 by Pope Pius XII and elevated to archdiocesan status in 1979, it serves as the metropolitan see for its ecclesiastical province. Led by Archbishop José Antônio Peruzzo since 2018, the archdiocese ministers to a growing Catholic community across multiple municipalities in western Paraná.
Establishment
The Archdiocese of Cascavel was erected as a diocese on 20 June 1950 by Pope Pius XII, carved from territory previously belonging to the Diocese of Toledo. It was elevated to the rank of metropolitan archdiocese on 16 October 1979.
History
The see developed rapidly in the mid-twentieth century amid agricultural expansion in western Paraná. Its territory was reduced in 1953, 1959, 1965, 1970 and 1978 to form new dioceses. Elevation to archdiocese in 1979 made it the metropolitan see for several suffragan dioceses in the region.
Geography
The archdiocese covers western Paraná, including the municipalities of Cascavel, Santa Helena, Marechal Cândido Rondon and surrounding areas. It forms part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Cascavel.
Mother Church
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Aparecida in Cascavel serves as the mother church of the archdiocese.
Leadership
Current Bishop
José Antônio Peruzzo has served as archbishop since 2018.
Past Bishops
| Name | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Carlos Eduardo de Oliveira | 1950–1963 | First bishop; transferred to another see. |
| Alberto Gonçalves | 1963–1978 | Oversaw growth of the diocese. |
| Armando Círio | 1978–1995 | Elevated the see to archdiocese in 1979. |
| Lúcio Ignácio Baumgartner | 1995–2007 | Retired. |
| Mauro Aparecido dos Santos | 2007–2018 | Transferred to the Archdiocese of Campo Grande. |
| José Antônio Peruzzo | 2018–present | Current archbishop. |
Statistics
The archdiocese serves a Catholic population across numerous parishes in western Paraná.
Religious Communities
Religious institutes active in the archdiocese include various congregations engaged in education and pastoral work.
Parishes
The archdiocese comprises numerous parishes organized under deaneries.
Mission and Services
Catholic Education
The archdiocese maintains Catholic schools throughout its territory.
Community Outreach
Catholic Charities and social programs operate under archdiocesan direction.
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