Diocese of Guarabira
The Diocese of Guarabira, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese located in the northeastern Brazilian state of Paraíba. Erected on 12 July 2000 by Pope John Paul II, it forms part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Paraíba and serves a predominantly rural Catholic population. The diocese maintains its see in the city of Guarabira and continues to develop its pastoral structures within the Latin Rite tradition of the Catholic Church. Stored in Cargo: Diocese of Guarabira
| Diocese: Diocese of Guarabira | |
| Status: | Active |
| Rite: | Latin |
| Type: | Suffragan diocese |
| Ecclesiastical Province: | Province of Paraíba |
| Metropolitan Archdiocese: | Archdiocese of Paraíba |
| Country: | Brazil |
| Region: | Paraíba |
| Existence: | 2000– |
Establishment
The Diocese of Guarabira was established on 12 July 2000 by Pope John Paul II through the apostolic constitution "Cum ad aptius" to better serve the growing Catholic communities in the interior of Paraíba, taking territory from the Archdiocese of Paraíba.
History
The diocese was created to address pastoral needs in the rural regions of Paraíba following the expansion of the Catholic Church in northeastern Brazil during the late twentieth century. Since its erection, it has focused on establishing parishes and promoting evangelization in areas previously served directly by the metropolitan see.
Geography
The diocese covers portions of the state of Paraíba in northeastern Brazil. It is part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Paraíba.
Mother Church
The mother church of the diocese is the Cathedral of Saint Michael in Guarabira.
Leadership
Current Bishop
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Auxiliary Bishops
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Past Bishops
| Name | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco de Assis Dantas de Lucena | 2000–2014 | First bishop; transferred to Caicó. |
| Raimundo Asmus | 2014–2017 | Transferred to the Archdiocese of Paraíba. |
| Aldemiro Sena dos Santos | 2018–present | Current bishop. |
According to diocesan records and Vatican announcements.
Theological and Cultural Orientation
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Statistics
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Religious Communities
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Parishes
The diocese comprises a number of parishes serving the faithful across its territory in Paraíba.
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 to serve the interior regions of Paraíba.
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