Diocese of Ipameri
The Diocese of Ipameri, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese located in the state of Goiás in Brazil. Established on 11 October 1966, it forms part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Goiânia and serves a predominantly rural Catholic population across multiple municipalities. The diocese maintains its pastoral focus on evangelization and community support in central Brazil. Its mother church is the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Ipameri.
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| Diocese: Diocese of Ipameri | |
| Status: | Active |
| Rite: | Latin |
| Type: | Suffragan diocese |
| Ecclesiastical Province: | Province of Goiânia |
| Metropolitan Archdiocese: | Archdiocese of Goiânia |
| Country: | Brazil |
| Region: | Goiás |
| Bishop: | José de Lemos Freitas |
| Existence: | 1966– |
Establishment
The Diocese of Ipameri was erected on 11 October 1966 by Pope Paul VI to serve the growing Catholic communities in central Goiás, with territory taken from the Archdiocese of Goiânia.
History
The diocese developed steadily after its founding, focusing on the establishment of parishes and pastoral outreach in agricultural regions of Goiás. No major boundary changes have been recorded since its creation.
Geography
The Diocese of Ipameri covers territory within the state of Goiás, Brazil, including the city of Ipameri and surrounding municipalities. It belongs to the Ecclesiastical Province of Goiânia.
Mother Church
The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Ipameri serves as the mother church of the diocese.
Leadership
Current Bishop
José de Lemos Freitas has served as bishop since 2023.
Auxiliary Bishops
No auxiliary bishops are currently assigned.
Past Bishops
| Name | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco José de Oliveira | 1966–1976 | First bishop; transferred to another see. |
| José Carlos de Oliveira | 1977–1998 | Long-serving bishop focused on rural parishes. |
| Paulo Roberto Beltrão | 1998–2017 | Oversaw pastoral renewal initiatives. |
| Antônio Fernando Brochini | 2017–2023 | Emphasized evangelization programs. |
| José de Lemos Freitas | 2023–present | Current bishop. |
Statistics
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Religious Communities
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Parishes
The diocese comprises multiple parishes serving the faithful across its territory in Goiás.
Mission and Services
Catholic Education
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Community Outreach
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Notable Events or Figures
- The diocese was established during the pontificate of Pope Paul VI to address pastoral needs in expanding regions of central Brazil.
Fun facts
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