Diocese of Diamantino
The Diocese of Diamantino, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. Established in 1978, it forms part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Cuiabá and serves a predominantly rural Catholic population across a vast territory. The diocese maintains its commitment to evangelization and pastoral care in the interior of Brazil under the leadership of its current bishop.
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| Diocese: Diocese of Diamantino | |
| Status: | Active |
| Rite: | Latin |
| Type: | Suffragan diocese |
| Ecclesiastical Province: | Province of Cuiabá |
| Metropolitan Archdiocese: | Archdiocese of Cuiabá |
| Country: | Brazil |
| Region: | Mato Grosso |
| Bishop: | Dirceu Vegini |
| Existence: | 1978– |
Establishment
The Diocese of Diamantino was erected on 6 February 1978 by Pope Paul VI to serve the growing Catholic communities in northern Mato Grosso.
History
The territory of the diocese was previously part of the Archdiocese of Cuiabá. Since its establishment, the diocese has focused on missionary work among rural and indigenous populations in the region.
Geography
The diocese covers a large area of northern Mato Grosso, including municipalities such as Diamantino, Nobres, and surrounding rural districts. It belongs to the Ecclesiastical Province of Cuiabá.
Mother Church
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Diamantino serves as the mother church of the diocese.
Leadership
Current Bishop
Dirceu Vegini has served as bishop since 2019.
Auxiliary Bishops
None.
Past Bishops
| Name | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Henrique Froehlich | 1978–1994 | First bishop; retired. |
| Antônio João Manso Neto | 1995–2000 | Transferred to another see. |
| José Carlos Brandão Cabral | 2001–2018 | Retired. |
| Dirceu Vegini | 2019–present | Current bishop. |
Statistics
The diocese serves a wide rural territory with a modest number of parishes and clergy.
Religious Communities
Limited information is available on active religious communities.
Parishes
The diocese comprises a number of parishes spread across its territory.
Mission and Services
Catholic Education
The diocese supports basic Catholic educational initiatives in its parishes.
Community Outreach
Pastoral outreach focuses on rural and family ministry.
Fun facts
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Religious orders
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References
External Links
- [Official diocesan information via the Archdiocese of Cuiabá]