Diocese of São José dos Pinhais
The Diocese of São José dos Pinhais, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese serving the region around the city of São José dos Pinhais and surrounding areas in the state of Paraná, Brazil. Established on 19 December 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI, it forms part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Curitiba and ministers to a growing Catholic population in southern Brazil. The diocese is currently led by Bishop Francisco Carlos Bach, appointed in 2017, and emphasizes pastoral care, education, and community outreach in its territory. Stored in Cargo: Diocese of São José dos Pinhais
| Diocese: Diocese of São José dos Pinhais | |
| Status: | Active |
| Rite: | Latin |
| Type: | Suffragan diocese |
| Ecclesiastical Province: | Province of Curitiba |
| Metropolitan Archdiocese: | Archdiocese of Curitiba |
| Country: | Brazil |
| Region: | Paraná |
| Bishop: | Francisco Carlos Bach |
| Existence: | 2006– |
Establishment
The Diocese of São José dos Pinhais was established on 19 December 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI to serve the growing Catholic population in the metropolitan area of Curitiba and surrounding municipalities in Paraná.
History
The diocese was created from territory previously belonging to the Archdiocese of Curitiba. Since its founding, it has focused on establishing parishes and pastoral structures to meet the needs of the local faithful in a rapidly urbanizing region of southern Brazil.
Geography
The diocese covers municipalities in the eastern part of Paraná state, including São José dos Pinhais and adjacent areas within the greater Curitiba region. It belongs to the Ecclesiastical Province of Curitiba.
Mother Church
The Cathedral of São José dos Pinhais serves as the mother church of the diocese.
Leadership
Current Bishop
Francisco Carlos Bach has served as bishop since 2017.
Auxiliary Bishops
None.
Past Bishops
| Name | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco Carlos Bach | 2017–present | Current Bishop |
Theological and Cultural Orientation
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Statistics
The diocese serves the Catholic population in its territory in Paraná, Brazil.
Religious Communities
Information on specific religious communities is not detailed in available sources.
Parishes
The diocese comprises multiple parishes serving the faithful across its territory.
Mission and Services
Catholic Education
The diocese supports Catholic education through local schools and programs.
Community Outreach
Community outreach includes pastoral and charitable initiatives typical of Brazilian dioceses.
Notable Events or Figures
- The diocese was erected in 2006 as part of the reorganization of ecclesiastical territories in southern Brazil.
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Religious orders
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References
External Links
- [Official diocesan resources via the Archdiocese of Curitiba]