Diocese of Corumbá
The Diocese of Corumbá, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese located in the western region of Brazil. Erected on 5 May 1910 by Pope Pius X, it encompasses a large territory that includes parts of the Pantanal wetlands and serves a predominantly rural Catholic population. The diocese forms part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Campo Grande and maintains its see in the city of Corumbá. Its cathedral, dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, stands as a central point of worship and community gathering for the faithful.
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| Diocese: Diocese of Corumbá | |
| Status: | Active |
| Rite: | Latin |
| Type: | Suffragan diocese |
| Ecclesiastical Province: | Province of Campo Grande |
| Metropolitan Archdiocese: | Archdiocese of Campo Grande |
| Country: | Brazil |
| Region: | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| Bishop: | João Aparecido dos Santos |
| Existence: | 1910– |
| Predecessor Dioceses: | Diocese of Cuiabá |
Establishment
The Diocese of Corumbá was established on 5 May 1910 by Pope Pius X to serve the growing Catholic population in the western portion of what is now Mato Grosso do Sul, separating territory from the Diocese of Cuiabá.
History
The diocese developed amid the expansion of missionary activity in Brazil's interior during the early twentieth century. Its boundaries were later adjusted with the creation of the Archdiocese of Campo Grande in 1978, to which it became a suffragan see.
Geography
The diocese covers a large area of western Mato Grosso do Sul, including the municipalities of Corumbá, Ladário, and surrounding regions along the Paraguay River and the Pantanal.
Mother Church
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Corumbá serves as the mother church of the diocese.
Leadership
Current Bishop
João Aparecido dos Santos has served as bishop since 2023.
Auxiliary Bishops
No auxiliary bishops are currently assigned.
Past Bishops
| Name | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Luiz Maria de Sant'Anna | 1911–1931 | First bishop; oversaw initial organization of the diocese. |
| Vicente de Paulo Araújo Matos | 1932–1936 | Transferred to another see. |
| Antônio de Almeida Moraes Júnior | 1938–1941 | Later became archbishop. |
| Orlando Chaves | 1942–1956 | Transferred to the Archdiocese of Cuiabá. |
| Vitório Maria José de Souza | 1957–1966 | Retired. |
| Pedro Fré | 1967–1976 | Transferred. |
| José Alves de Siqueira | 1976–1983 | Retired. |
| Mário Clemente Neto | 1984–2008 | Retired. |
| Segismundo Martinez Álvarez | 2008–2018 | Retired. |
| João Aparecido dos Santos | 2023–present | Current bishop. |
Theological and Cultural Orientation
The diocese maintains a balanced pastoral approach consistent with the broader Brazilian Church, emphasizing both traditional sacramental life and outreach to rural and indigenous communities.
Statistics
The diocese serves a Catholic population across a vast territory with limited urban centers.
Religious Communities
Religious orders active in the diocese include various missionary congregations focused on education and pastoral care in remote areas.
Parishes
The diocese comprises numerous parishes spread across its extensive territory.
Mission and Services
Catholic Education
The diocese supports Catholic schools in its principal cities.
Community Outreach
Programs include assistance to families in the Pantanal region through Caritas and local initiatives.
Notable Events or Figures
- The diocese has been instrumental in supporting Catholic missions among riverine and indigenous populations since its founding.
Fun facts
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