Diocese of Camaçari
The Diocese of Camaçari, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese in the Brazilian state of Bahia. Established in 2024 by Pope Francis, it serves the growing Catholic population in the northern region of the Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia. As part of the Ecclesiastical Province of São Salvador da Bahia, the diocese focuses on pastoral care amid rapid urban and industrial development around the city of Camaçari. Its creation reflects the Church's response to demographic shifts in northeastern Brazil. Stored in Cargo: Diocese of Camaçari
| Diocese: Diocese of Camaçari | |
| 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: | 2024– |
Establishment
The Diocese of Camaçari was erected on 25 September 2024 by Pope Francis through the apostolic constitution *Cum in Brasilia*, carving territory from the Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia to better serve the faithful in the industrial and coastal areas of northern Bahia.
History
Early Years
The territory now comprising the diocese formed part of the historic Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia, one of the oldest sees in the Americas, dating to the sixteenth century. Rapid population growth and economic expansion in Camaçari prompted the Holy See to create a new local church in 2024.
Geography
The diocese covers municipalities in northern Bahia, including Camaçari, Dias d'Ávila, and surrounding coastal and industrial zones. It belongs to the Ecclesiastical Province of São Salvador da Bahia.
Mother Church
The provisional mother church is the Parish Church of Saint Anthony in Camaçari, pending construction of a dedicated cathedral.
Leadership
Current Bishop
The see is currently vacant pending appointment of its first bishop.
Past Bishops
| Name | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| (none) | 2024–present | First bishop to be appointed. |
Statistics
The diocese was established too recently for comprehensive statistics to be available.
Religious Communities
No religious communities have yet been formally assigned.
Parishes
The diocese comprises parishes formerly belonging to the Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia. A complete list will be developed as the new jurisdiction organizes.
Mission and Services
Catholic Education
Catholic schools in the territory continue under the oversight of the new diocese.
Community Outreach
Social services previously coordinated by the archdiocese are being transferred to local structures.
Notable Events or Figures
- The erection of the diocese in 2024 marked the first new Brazilian see created under Pope Francis in the northeastern region.
Fun facts
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