Diocese of Miracema do Tocantins

The Diocese of Miracema do Tocantins, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese in the northern Brazilian state of Tocantins. Erected on 6 December 2017 by Pope Francis, it forms part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Palmas and serves a predominantly rural Catholic population across multiple municipalities. The diocese focuses on evangelization in a region marked by agricultural communities and indigenous presence, with its see city located in Miracema do Tocantins. Stored in Cargo: Diocese of Miracema do Tocantins

Diocese: Diocese of Miracema do Tocantins
Status:	Active
Rite:	Latin
Type:	Suffragan diocese
Ecclesiastical Province:	Province of Palmas
Metropolitan Archdiocese:	Archdiocese of Palmas
Country:	Brazil
Region:	Tocantins
Bishop:	José Maria de Almeida
Existence:	2017–
Rating:	3.5

Establishment

The Diocese of Miracema do Tocantins was established on 6 December 2017 by Pope Francis to serve the growing Catholic population in northern Tocantins, carved from territory previously under the Archdiocese of Palmas.

History

Early Years

The diocese began its operations shortly after erection, with initial focus on organizing parishes and pastoral care in rural areas of the state.

Geography

The diocese covers municipalities in northern Tocantins, including Miracema do Tocantins and surrounding areas. It belongs to the Ecclesiastical Province of Palmas.

Mother Church

The provisional cathedral is located in Miracema do Tocantins.

Leadership

Current Bishop

José Maria de Almeida has served as bishop since 2018. He previously served in pastoral roles within the region.

Auxiliary Bishops

None.

Past Bishops

Name	Tenure	Notes
José Maria de Almeida	2018–present	First and current bishop.

Theological and Cultural Orientation

The diocese maintains a balanced approach (rating: 3.5), with standard liturgical practices and equal attention to traditional teachings and community outreach.

Statistics

The diocese serves registered Catholics across its territory in northern Tocantins.

Religious Communities

No major religious communities are currently documented in available records.

Parishes

The diocese organizes its parishes across the covered municipalities.

Mission and Services

Catholic Education

The diocese supports basic educational initiatives in its parishes.

Community Outreach

Pastoral programs focus on rural evangelization and family support.

Notable Events or Figures

• The erection of the diocese in 2017 marked a significant expansion of the Church structure in northern Tocantins.

Fun facts

Below are some fun facts about the Diocese of Miracema do Tocantins:

Did you know? The Diocese of Miracema do Tocantins was erected in 2017, making it one of the newest dioceses in Brazil and reflecting the Church's ongoing growth in the Amazon region.

Surprise! Its territory includes rural farming communities where local Catholics maintain strong traditions of processions and feast days tied to the agricultural calendar.

Here's something cool: The first bishop, José Maria de Almeida, brought experience from nearby dioceses to help establish the new see from the ground up.

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External Links

• Official Vatican records on erection