Diocese of Rubiataba-Mozarlândia

The Diocese of Rubiataba-Mozarlândia, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese located in the northern region of the state of Goiás in Brazil. Established in 2019 by Pope Francis, it serves a predominantly rural Catholic population across multiple municipalities. As part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Goiânia, the diocese focuses on pastoral outreach, evangelization, and community support in central Brazil. Its creation addressed the growing needs of the faithful in areas previously under the Archdiocese of Goiânia and the Diocese of Uruaçu. Stored in Cargo: Diocese of Rubiataba-Mozarlândia

Diocese: Diocese of Rubiataba-Mozarlândia
Status:	Active
Rite:	Latin
Type:	Suffragan diocese
Ecclesiastical Province:	Province of Goiânia
Metropolitan Archdiocese:	Archdiocese of Goiânia
Country:	Brazil
Region:	Goiás
Bishop:	Adair José Guimarães
Existence:	2019–

Establishment

The Diocese of Rubiataba-Mozarlândia was erected on 6 March 2019 by Pope Francis through the apostolic constitution *Cum in Brasilia*, carving territory from the Archdiocese of Goiânia and the Diocese of Uruaçu to better serve the Catholic communities in northern Goiás.

History

The diocese was created to respond to pastoral challenges in a vast rural area of central Brazil. Since its establishment, it has focused on organizing parishes and strengthening local Church structures.

Geography

The diocese covers municipalities in northern Goiás, including Rubiataba, Mozarlândia, and surrounding areas. It forms part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Goiânia.

Mother Church

The provisional mother church is the Parish Church of Our Lady of the Rosary in Rubiataba.

Leadership

Current Bishop

Adair José Guimarães has served as bishop since 2019. He previously served as an auxiliary bishop in another Brazilian diocese before his appointment to lead the newly erected see.

Auxiliary Bishops

No auxiliary bishops are currently assigned.

Past Bishops

Name	Tenure	Notes
Adair José Guimarães	2019–present	First and current bishop; appointed by Pope Francis.

Theological and Cultural Orientation

Information on specific theological leanings is limited due to the diocese's recent establishment.

Statistics

The diocese serves a Catholic population across rural municipalities in Goiás. Detailed current statistics are not yet comprehensively published.

Religious Communities

No major religious communities have been formally documented in available records at this time.

Parishes

The diocese comprises a number of parishes organized to serve local communities. A full list is maintained on diocesan records.

Mission and Services

Catholic Education

Educational initiatives are in development following the diocese's recent founding.

Community Outreach

Pastoral programs emphasize family support and rural evangelization.

Notable Events or Figures

• The erection of the diocese in 2019 marked a significant expansion of the Church's presence in northern Goiás.

Fun facts

Below are some fun facts about the Diocese of Rubiataba-Mozarlândia:

Did you know? The Diocese of Rubiataba-Mozarlândia was erected in 2019, making it one of the newest dioceses in Brazil and a fresh chapter in the Church's mission in Goiás.

Surprise! Its territory was drawn from both the Archdiocese of Goiânia and the Diocese of Uruaçu, uniting communities that had long shared faith traditions across rural landscapes.

Here's something cool: The name combines two key towns, Rubiataba and Mozarlândia, highlighting the diocese's commitment to serving scattered rural parishes with one unified pastoral vision.

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Associated saints

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Religious orders

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External Links

• [Official diocesan resources via the Archdiocese of Goiânia]