Diocese of Catanduva

The Diocese of Catanduva, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese located in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. It was erected on 9 February 2000 by Pope John Paul II from territory previously part of the Archdiocese of Ribeirão Preto. The diocese forms part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Ribeirão Preto and serves a Catholic population in the northern region of São Paulo state. Its mother church is the Cathedral of São Domingos in the city of Catanduva.

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Diocese: Diocese of Catanduva
Status:	Active
Rite:	Latin
Type:	Suffragan diocese
Ecclesiastical Province:	Ecclesiastical Province of Ribeirão Preto
Metropolitan Archdiocese:	Archdiocese of Ribeirão Preto
Country:	Brazil
Region:	São Paulo
Bishop:	This cannot be confirmed from available sources
Existence:	2000–

Establishment

The Diocese of Catanduva was established on 9 February 2000 by Pope John Paul II to serve the growing Catholic population in northern São Paulo state. It was formed by detaching territory from the Archdiocese of Ribeirão Preto.

History

The diocese was created in response to pastoral needs in the region during the late twentieth century. Limited historical records detail its early development beyond the founding decree.

Geography

The diocese covers territory in northern São Paulo state, Brazil. It is part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Ribeirão Preto.

Mother Church

The Cathedral of São Domingos in Catanduva serves as the mother church of the diocese.

Leadership

Current Bishop

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Auxiliary Bishops

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Past Bishops

Name	Tenure	Notes
This cannot be confirmed	2000–present	First and subsequent bishops of the diocese

According to established Catholic records.

Theological and Cultural Orientation

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Statistics

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Religious Communities

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Parishes

Main article: List of parishes in Diocese of Catanduva

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The diocese encompasses parishes across its territory in northern São Paulo state.

Mission and Services

Catholic Education

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Community Outreach

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Notable Events or Figures

• The diocese was erected in 2000 by Pope John Paul II.

Fun facts

Below are some fun facts about the Diocese of Catanduva:

Did you know? The Diocese of Catanduva was established quite recently in 2000, making it one of the newer dioceses in Brazil.

Surprise! Its territory was taken from the larger Archdiocese of Ribeirão Preto to better serve local Catholics.

Here's something cool: The cathedral is dedicated to Saint Dominic, reflecting Dominican influence in the region.

Wow moment: The diocese serves Catholics in the northern part of São Paulo state, a region known for its agricultural heritage.

Little-known gem: Pope John Paul II personally erected the see during his pontificate, highlighting global Church expansion.

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External Links

• [Official diocesan resources via the Archdiocese of Ribeirão Preto]