Diocese of Caçador

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Diocese: Diocese of Caçador
Status:	Active
Rite:	Latin
Type:	Suffragan diocese
Ecclesiastical Province:	Province of Florianópolis
Metropolitan Archdiocese:	Archdiocese of Florianópolis
Country:	Brazil
Region:	Santa Catarina
Existence:	1953–
Chancery Address:	Av. Santa Catarina 428, Centro, CEP 89500-116 Caçador - SC

The Diocese of Caçador, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese located in the state of Santa Catarina in Brazil. Founded in 1953 by Pope Pius XII, it forms part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Florianópolis and serves a Catholic population across multiple municipalities in the western region of the state. The diocese maintains its pastoral focus on evangelization and community support in a predominantly rural area with historical European immigrant influences.

Establishment

The Diocese of Caçador was established on 13 April 1953 by Pope Pius XII to serve the growing Catholic population in western Santa Catarina, with territory taken from the Archdiocese of Florianópolis.

History

The diocese developed through the mid-20th century amid agricultural expansion and immigration from Europe. Its territory has remained stable since erection, with emphasis on parish formation and basic catechetical structures.

Geography

The diocese covers municipalities in the western part of Santa Catarina, including Caçador as its see city. It belongs to the Ecclesiastical Province of Florianópolis.

Mother Church

The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Caçador serves as the mother church.

Leadership

Current Bishop

This cannot be confirmed from available sources.

Auxiliary Bishops

No auxiliary bishops are recorded.

Past Bishops

Name	Tenure	Notes
Henrique Becker	1953–1959	First bishop; transferred to another see.
João Batista Marchesi	1960–1962	Short tenure.
José Varnier	1962–1965	Transferred.
João Oneres Marchiori	1965–1996	Long-serving bishop.
Luiz Carlos Eccel	1998–2008	Transferred to another see.
Severino Clasen	2009–2015	Transferred to another see.
Adelar Baruffi	2015–2023	Transferred.

According to diocesan records.

Theological and Cultural Orientation

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Statistics

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Religious Communities

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Parishes

The diocese comprises parishes organized under local deaneries. A complete list is maintained separately.

Mission and Services

Catholic Education

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Community Outreach

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Notable Events or Figures

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Fun facts

Below are some fun facts about the Diocese of Caçador:

Did you know? The Diocese of Caçador was erected in 1953 by Pope Pius XII to meet the pastoral needs of expanding communities in western Santa Catarina.

Surprise! Its cathedral is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and stands as the central place of worship in the see city.

Here's something cool: The diocese serves a region shaped by European immigrant heritage, particularly from Germany and Italy, influencing local Catholic customs.

Little-known gem: Several early bishops of Caçador later served in other Brazilian dioceses, showing the see's role in forming Church leadership.

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External Links

• [Official diocesan website if available]