Diocese of Castanhal

The Diocese of Castanhal, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese located in the northern portion of the Brazilian state of Pará. Established on 29 December 2004, it serves a predominantly rural Catholic population within the Ecclesiastical Province of Belém. The diocese focuses on pastoral care, evangelization, and community support in a region marked by Amazonian geography and diverse cultural influences. Its mother church is the Cathedral of Saint Michael the Archangel in the city of Castanhal.

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Diocese: Diocese of Castanhal
Status:	Active
Rite:	Latin
Type:	Suffragan diocese
Ecclesiastical Province:	Province of Belém
Metropolitan Archdiocese:	Archdiocese of Belém do Pará
Country:	Brazil
Region:	Pará
Bishop:	This cannot be confirmed
Existence:	2004–

Establishment

The Diocese of Castanhal was erected on 29 December 2004 by Pope John Paul II to serve the growing Catholic population in northern Pará, drawing territory from the Archdiocese of Belém do Pará.

History

The diocese was created amid the expansion of ecclesiastical structures in the Amazon region during the early twenty-first century. Its development has centered on establishing parishes and addressing the pastoral needs of rural communities.

Geography

The diocese covers municipalities in northern Pará, including Castanhal and surrounding areas within the state of Pará. It forms part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Belém.

Mother Church

The Cathedral of Saint Michael the Archangel in Castanhal serves as the diocese’s mother church.

Leadership

Current Bishop

This cannot be confirmed.

Auxiliary Bishops

None documented.

Past Bishops

Name	Tenure	Notes
First bishop	2004–present	Oversaw initial organization of the new diocese.

Theological and Cultural Orientation

This cannot be confirmed.

Statistics

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Religious Communities

This cannot be confirmed.

Parishes

The diocese comprises multiple parishes serving the faithful across its territory.

Mission and Services

Catholic Education

This cannot be confirmed.

Community Outreach

This cannot be confirmed.

Notable Events or Figures

• The diocese was established in 2004 to address pastoral needs in northern Pará.

Fun facts

Below are some fun facts about the Diocese of Castanhal:

Did you know? The Diocese of Castanhal was founded in 2004, making it one of the more recently established dioceses in the Amazon region of Brazil.

Surprise! Its territory lies in the northern part of Pará state, where the Catholic community navigates the unique challenges and beauty of the Amazon environment.

Here's something cool: The cathedral dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel stands as the central place of worship for the diocese.

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Associated saints

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Religious orders

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Diocesan photos

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External Links

• [Official diocesan resources via the Archdiocese of Belém do Pará]