Diocese of Juína

The Diocese of Juína, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese in the state of Mato Grosso in Brazil. Established in 1983 by Pope John Paul II, it serves a vast rural territory with a growing Catholic population. As part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Cuiabá, the diocese focuses on evangelization among indigenous communities and agricultural workers. One notable aspect is its emphasis on missionary outreach in the Amazonian frontier region. Stored in Cargo: Diocese of Juína

Diocese: Diocese of Juína
Status:	Active
Rite:	Latin
Type:	Suffragan diocese
Ecclesiastical Province:	Province of Cuiabá
Metropolitan Archdiocese:	Archdiocese of Cuiabá
Country:	Brazil
Region:	Mato Grosso
Bishop:	Neri José Tondello
Existence:	1983–
Rating:	3.5

Establishment

The Diocese of Juína was established on 23 December 1983 by Pope John Paul II to serve the growing Catholic population in northwestern Mato Grosso, separating territory from the Archdiocese of Cuiabá.

History

Early Years

The diocese began its work amid the expansion of settlements in the Brazilian interior during the late twentieth century, focusing on pastoral care for migrants and indigenous groups.

Geography

The diocese covers a large portion of northwestern Mato Grosso, including areas near the border with Amazonas and Rondônia.

Mother Church

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Juína serves as the diocese’s mother church.

Leadership

Current Bishop

Neri José Tondello has served as bishop since 2019.

Auxiliary Bishops

No auxiliary bishops are currently appointed.

Past Bishops

Name	Tenure	Notes
Miguel Maria Giambelli	1983–1994	First Bishop of Juína; transferred to Diocese of Bragança Paulista.
Antônio Possamai	1994–2005	Second Bishop of Juína; retired.
Bruno Pedron	2005–2011	Third Bishop of Juína; transferred to Archdiocese of Ji-Paraná.
Juraci Krás Borges	2012–2018	Fourth Bishop of Juína; transferred to Diocese of Santo Ângelo.
Neri José Tondello	2019–present	Current Bishop of Juína.

Theological and Cultural Orientation

The diocese maintains a balanced orientation (rating: 3.5), with standard liturgical practices and attention to both traditional teachings and local social needs in a missionary context.

Statistics

The diocese serves a dispersed Catholic population across a large rural area of Mato Grosso.

Religious Communities

Limited information is available on specific religious communities currently active in the diocese.

Parishes

The diocese organizes its parishes to serve scattered communities in the region.

Mission and Services

Catholic Education

The diocese supports basic Catholic education initiatives suited to its rural setting.

Community Outreach

Pastoral programs emphasize care for families and indigenous peoples.

Notable Events or Figures

• The diocese was erected during the pontificate of Pope John Paul II as part of broader Church expansion in Brazil’s interior.

Fun facts

Below are some fun facts about the Diocese of Juína:

Did you know? The Diocese of Juína was created in 1983 to reach remote communities in the Brazilian Amazon frontier.

Surprise! Its first bishop, Miguel Maria Giambelli, guided the new diocese through its earliest years of growth.

Here's something cool: The cathedral in Juína stands as a center of faith for Catholics living across vast rural distances.

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External Links

• [Official diocesan resources via the Archdiocese of Cuiabá]