Diocese of Barreiras

The Diocese of Barreiras, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese located in the western region of the state of Bahia in Brazil. Established in 1976, it forms part of the Ecclesiastical Province of São Salvador da Bahia and ministers to a predominantly rural Catholic population. The diocese maintains a focus on evangelization and pastoral care in an area marked by agricultural communities and missionary outreach. Stored in Cargo: Diocese of Barreiras

Diocese: Diocese of Barreiras
Status:	Active
Rite:	Latin
Type:	Suffragan diocese
Ecclesiastical Province:	Province of São Salvador da Bahia
Metropolitan Archdiocese:	Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia
Country:	Brazil
Region:	Bahia
Existence:	1976–
Chancery Address:	Curia Diocesana, Rua 26 de Maio 427, 47800-145 Barreiras, BA, Brazil

Establishment

The Diocese of Barreiras was erected on 5 April 1976 by Pope Paul VI to serve the growing Catholic population in western Bahia, with territory taken from the Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia and the Diocese of Bonfim.

History

The diocese developed through missionary efforts in a frontier region of Brazil. Its early years focused on establishing parishes and schools amid expanding agricultural settlements. No major boundary changes have occurred since its founding.

Geography

The diocese covers western portions of the state of Bahia, including municipalities such as Barreiras, São Desidério, and surrounding rural districts. It lies within the Ecclesiastical Province of São Salvador da Bahia.

Mother Church

The Cathedral of São João Batista in Barreiras serves as the mother church of the diocese.

Leadership

Current Bishop

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Auxiliary Bishops

No auxiliary bishops are currently assigned.

Past Bishops

Name	Tenure	Notes
Ricardo José Weberberger, O.S.B.	1976–1989	First bishop; transferred to another see.
José Carlos Chacorowski, C.M.	1990–1998	Resigned.
Reginaldo Gomes de Lima	1999–2002	Transferred.
Luiz Flávio Cappio, O.F.M.	2003–present	Current bishop.

Theological and Cultural Orientation

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Statistics

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Religious Communities

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Parishes

The diocese comprises multiple parishes serving rural and urban communities in western Bahia.

Mission and Services

Catholic Education

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Community Outreach

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Notable Events or Figures

• The diocese was founded to address pastoral needs in a developing agricultural region of Brazil.

Fun facts

Below are some fun facts about the Diocese of Barreiras:

Did you know? The Diocese of Barreiras was established in 1976 to serve the expanding Catholic communities in western Bahia, a region known for its vast cerrado landscapes and farming families.

Surprise! Its first bishop was a Benedictine monk, bringing monastic traditions of prayer and education to the new frontier diocese.

Here's something cool: The cathedral in Barreiras is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, reflecting the strong devotional heritage brought by early settlers.

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External Links

• [Official diocesan website if available]