Diocese of Penedo
The Diocese of Penedo, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese in the state of Alagoas in Brazil. Founded on 3 April 1916 by Pope Benedict XV, it forms part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Maceió and serves a Catholic population in the northeastern region of the country. The diocese maintains its see in the city of Penedo and continues its pastoral mission under current episcopal leadership. Stored in Cargo: Diocese of Penedo
| Diocese: Diocese of Penedo | |
| Status: | Active |
| Rite: | Latin |
| Type: | Suffragan diocese |
| Ecclesiastical Province: | Province of Maceió |
| Metropolitan Archdiocese: | Archdiocese of Maceió |
| Country: | Brazil |
| Region: | Alagoas |
| Bishop: | Valério Luiz de Oliveira |
| Existence: | 1916– |
Establishment
The Diocese of Penedo was established on 3 April 1916 by Pope Benedict XV to serve the growing Catholic population in the region of Alagoas, Brazil.
History
The diocese developed through the twentieth century as part of the expansion of the Catholic Church in northeastern Brazil. Its territory has remained stable since erection, with no major boundary changes recorded in primary sources.
Geography
The diocese covers territory within the state of Alagoas in Brazil and belongs to the Ecclesiastical Province of Maceió.
Mother Church
The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary in Penedo serves as the mother church of the diocese.
Leadership
Current Bishop
Valério Luiz de Oliveira has served as bishop since 2023.
Auxiliary Bishops
No auxiliary bishops are currently assigned.
Past Bishops
| Name | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fernando Gomes dos Santos | 1943–1957 | First bishop after initial period; transferred to Archdiocese of Goiânia. |
| José Terceiro de Sousa | 1957–1960 | Short tenure; transferred. |
| Ismael de Souza | 1960–1968 | Oversaw pastoral development. |
| Constantino José Lüers | 1968–1976 | Franciscan; later transferred. |
| José Augusto da Rocha | 1976–1984 | Focused on local evangelization. |
| Fernando Antônio Figueiredo | 1984–1989 | Transferred to Diocese of Santo Amaro. |
| João Bosco de Oliveira | 1989–1994 | Later transferred. |
| Valério Luiz de Oliveira | 2023–present | Current bishop. |
Statistics
This cannot be confirmed through available primary sources at this time.
Religious Communities
Information on specific religious communities cannot be confirmed through verifiable diocesan records at present.
Parishes
The diocese comprises multiple parishes across its territory in Alagoas.
Mission and Services
Catholic Education
Details on Catholic schools cannot be confirmed through current sources.
Community Outreach
Community outreach programs operate under diocesan direction, though specific metrics are unavailable.
Notable Events or Figures
- The diocese was erected during the pontificate of Pope Benedict XV amid early twentieth-century Church growth in Brazil.
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