Archdiocese of Palmas

The Archdiocese of Palmas, a metropolitan archdiocese of the Latin Rite, is an active archdiocese in the state of Tocantins in Brazil. Established in 1996, it serves as the metropolitan see for the Ecclesiastical Province of Palmas and supports the Catholic community across central Brazil. The archdiocese oversees pastoral care, education, and social outreach in a region with growing Catholic populations.

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Diocese: Archdiocese of Palmas
Status:	Active
Rite:	Latin
Type:	Archdiocese
Ecclesiastical Province:	Province of Palmas
Suffragan Dioceses:	Diocese of Araguaína; Diocese of Miracema do Tocantins; Diocese of Porto Nacional; Diocese of Tocantinópolis
Country:	Brazil
Region:	Tocantins
Bishop:	Pedro Brito Guimarães
Website:	https://arquidiocesedepalmas.org.br/
Existence:	1996–
Rating:	3.5
Chancery Address:	Av. Joaquim Teotônio Segurado, Palmas, TO, Brazil

Establishment

The Archdiocese of Palmas was erected on 27 February 1996 by Pope John Paul II from territory previously part of the Diocese of Porto Nacional.

History

The archdiocese was created to meet the pastoral needs of the rapidly developing state of Tocantins. Its territory has remained stable since erection, with no major boundary changes recorded.

Geography

The archdiocese covers the central portion of Tocantins, including the state capital of Palmas and surrounding municipalities.

Mother Church

The Cathedral of the Holy Family in Palmas serves as the mother church of the archdiocese.

Leadership

Current Bishop

Archbishop Pedro Brito Guimarães has led the archdiocese since his appointment in 2016.

Auxiliary Bishops

No auxiliary bishops are currently assigned.

Past Bishops

Name	Tenure	Notes
Alberto Taveira Corrêa	1996–2004	First archbishop; transferred to Belém.
José Freire Falcão	2004–2009	Apostolic administrator.
Pedro Brito Guimarães	2016–present	Current archbishop.

Theological and Cultural Orientation

The archdiocese maintains a balanced approach (rating: 3.5), with standard liturgical practices and equal attention to traditional moral teachings and social outreach programs.

Statistics

The archdiocese serves a Catholic population across multiple municipalities in Tocantins.

Religious Communities

Religious orders active in the archdiocese include various congregations engaged in education and parish ministry.

Parishes

The archdiocese comprises numerous parishes organized under several deaneries.

Mission and Services

Catholic Education

The archdiocese supports Catholic schools throughout its territory.

Community Outreach

Catholic Charities and related programs provide social services to local communities.

Notable Events or Figures

• The archdiocese was established during the pontificate of Pope John Paul II to serve the new state of Tocantins.

Fun facts

Below are some fun facts about the Archdiocese of Palmas:

Did you know? The Archdiocese of Palmas was created in 1996, the same year the state of Tocantins gained greater visibility as a developing region in central Brazil.

Surprise! Its cathedral is dedicated to the Holy Family, reflecting the importance of family life in the local Catholic community.

Here's something cool: The archdiocese serves as the metropolitan see overseeing four suffragan dioceses across Tocantins.

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External Links

• Official website
• [Cathedral website if available]