Diocese of São João da Boa Vista
The Diocese of São João da Boa Vista, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. Established in 1958, it forms part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Campinas and serves a predominantly rural and agricultural region with a growing Catholic population. The diocese maintains its see in the city of São João da Boa Vista and continues to support pastoral initiatives rooted in local traditions and evangelization.
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| Diocese: Diocese of São João da Boa Vista | |
| Status: | Active |
| Rite: | Latin |
| Type: | Suffragan diocese |
| Ecclesiastical Province: | Province of Campinas |
| Metropolitan Archdiocese: | Archdiocese of Campinas |
| Country: | Brazil |
| Region: | São Paulo |
| Bishop: | José Carlos Brandão Cabral |
| Existence: | 1958– |
Establishment
The Diocese of São João da Boa Vista was erected on 21 June 1958 by Pope Pius XII to serve the growing Catholic population in the interior of São Paulo state, taking territory from the Archdiocese of Campinas.
History
The diocese developed steadily after its founding, focusing on rural parishes and agricultural communities. Its territory has remained stable without major boundary changes since establishment.
Geography
The diocese covers parts of the eastern region of São Paulo state in Brazil.
Mother Church
The Cathedral of São João Batista in São João da Boa Vista serves as the mother church of the diocese.
Leadership
Current Bishop
José Carlos Brandão Cabral has served as bishop since 2017.
Auxiliary Bishops
No auxiliary bishops are currently assigned.
Past Bishops
| Name | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Paulino Bueno Couto | 1958–1964 | First bishop; transferred to Jundiaí. |
| David Picao | 1964–1979 | Transferred to Lorena. |
| Antônio Maria Mucciolo | 1979–1989 | Transferred to Aparecida. |
| Dadeus Grings | 1989–1991 | Transferred to Santo Ângelo. |
| José Carlos de Oliveira | 1992–1995 | Died in office. |
| Fernando Antônio Figueiredo | 1996–2000 | Transferred to Lins. |
| José de Lazzaris | 2001–2016 | Retired. |
| José Carlos Brandão Cabral | 2017–present | Current bishop. |
Statistics
The diocese serves a Catholic population across multiple municipalities in São Paulo state.
Parishes
The diocese comprises numerous parishes organized under local deaneries.
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