Diocese of Marabá
The Diocese of Marabá, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese located in the state of Pará in Brazil. Erected on 20 December 1969, it forms part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Belém do Pará and serves a vast Amazonian territory with a growing Catholic population. The diocese is currently led by Bishop José Maria Chaves dos Reis, appointed in 2019. It plays a vital role in evangelization and pastoral care amid the challenges of the rainforest region. Stored in Cargo: Diocese of Marabá
| Diocese: Diocese of Marabá | |
| Status: | Active |
| Rite: | Latin |
| Type: | Suffragan diocese |
| Ecclesiastical Province: | Ecclesiastical Province of Belém do Pará |
| Metropolitan Archdiocese: | Archdiocese of Belém do Pará |
| Country: | Brazil |
| Region: | Pará |
| Bishop: | José Maria Chaves dos Reis |
| Website: | https://diocesedemaraba.org.br/ |
| Existence: | 1969– |
| Rating: | 3.5 |
| Chancery Address: | Rua Dom Frei Gil, 1000, Marabá, PA 68500-000, Brazil |
Establishment
The Diocese of Marabá was established on 20 December 1969 by Pope Paul VI to serve the expanding Catholic communities in the southeastern region of Pará.
History
The territory was previously part of the Archdiocese of Belém do Pará. The diocese has focused on missionary work in the Amazon, including outreach to indigenous populations and rural settlements.
Geography
The diocese covers a large portion of southeastern Pará, including the municipalities of Marabá, Itupiranga, Jacundá, and surrounding areas within the Amazon basin. It belongs to the Ecclesiastical Province of Belém do Pará.
Mother Church
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Marabá serves as the mother church of the diocese.
Leadership
Current Bishop
Bishop José Maria Chaves dos Reis has served as bishop since 2019.
Auxiliary Bishops
No auxiliary bishops are currently assigned.
Past Bishops
| Name | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angelo Frosi | 1970–1998 | First bishop; served until retirement. |
| José Maria Pires | 1998–2004 | Transferred from another see. |
| Geraldo Majela de Castro | 2004–2010 | Appointed from another diocese. |
| Vital Corbellini | 2010–2016 | Later transferred. |
| José Maria Chaves dos Reis | 2019–present | Current bishop. |
Theological and Cultural Orientation
The diocese maintains a balanced approach (rating 3.5), with standard liturgical practices and emphasis on both traditional teachings and community outreach in the Amazon context.
Statistics
The diocese encompasses a large rural and urban area in Pará with multiple parishes serving the local Catholic population.
Religious Communities
Religious orders active in the diocese include various missionary congregations focused on education and pastoral work in the region.
Parishes
The diocese comprises numerous parishes spread across its territory in southeastern Pará.
Mission and Services
Catholic Education
The diocese supports Catholic schools and catechetical programs throughout its jurisdiction.
Community Outreach
Programs include social assistance initiatives addressing needs in the Amazon region.
Notable Events or Figures
- The diocese has been involved in significant Amazonian pastoral initiatives since its founding.
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