Diocese of Guanhães
The Diocese of Guanhães, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese located in the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil. Established on 5 July 1985 by Pope John Paul II, it forms part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Diamantina and serves a predominantly rural Catholic population. The diocese maintains its see in the city of Guanhães and continues to foster faith through parishes, schools, and community outreach in the region.
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| Diocese: Diocese of Guanhães | |
| Status: | Active |
| Rite: | Latin |
| Type: | Suffragan diocese |
| Ecclesiastical Province: | Ecclesiastical Province of Diamantina |
| Metropolitan Archdiocese: | Archdiocese of Diamantina |
| Country: | Brazil |
| Region: | Minas Gerais |
| Bishop: | Otacílio Ferreira de Lacerda |
| Existence: | 1985– |
Establishment
The Diocese of Guanhães was established on 5 July 1985 by Pope John Paul II through the papal bull to serve the growing Catholic population in the northern part of Minas Gerais, separating territory from the Archdiocese of Diamantina.
History
The diocese was created to address pastoral needs in a region with expanding rural communities. Its early development focused on establishing parishes and basic ecclesiastical structures under the first bishops. No major boundary changes have occurred since its founding.
Geography
The Diocese of Guanhães covers parts of northern Minas Gerais, including municipalities such as Guanhães, Sabinópolis, and surrounding areas within the Ecclesiastical Province of Diamantina.
Mother Church
The Cathedral of Saint Michael the Archangel in Guanhães serves as the mother church of the diocese.
Leadership
Current Bishop
Otacílio Ferreira de Lacerda has served as bishop since 2017.
Auxiliary Bishops
No auxiliary bishops are currently assigned.
Past Bishops
| Name | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| José Eudes Campos do Nascimento | 1985–1994 | First bishop of the diocese. |
| Emanuel Messias de Oliveira | 1994–2003 | Transferred to another see. |
| Anselmo José Zurawski | 2003–2006 | Resigned. |
| Otacílio Ferreira de Lacerda | 2017–present | Current bishop. |
Theological and Cultural Orientation
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Statistics
The diocese serves a Catholic population across its territory in northern Minas Gerais.
Religious Communities
No specific religious communities are documented in primary sources for this diocese.
Parishes
The diocese comprises multiple parishes serving the local faithful.
Mission and Services
Catholic Education
The diocese supports Catholic education through local schools.
Community Outreach
Community outreach includes charitable works coordinated at the diocesan level.
Notable Events or Figures
- The diocese was erected in 1985 to meet pastoral demands in rural Minas Gerais.
Fun facts
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References
External Links
- [Official diocesan resources via the Archdiocese of Diamantina]