Diocese of Serrinha
The Diocese of Serrinha, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese in the state of Bahia in Brazil. Established on 16 January 2002 by Pope John Paul II, it serves the Catholic population in the northeastern region of the state as part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Feira de Santana. The diocese is currently led by Bishop Hélio Pereira dos Santos, who was appointed in 2015. It plays a vital role in pastoral care and evangelization across its territory in a historically Catholic area of Brazil. Stored in Cargo: Diocese of Serrinha
| Diocese: Diocese of Serrinha | |
| Status: | Active |
| Rite: | Latin |
| Type: | Suffragan diocese |
| Ecclesiastical Province: | Province of Feira de Santana |
| Metropolitan Archdiocese: | Archdiocese of Feira de Santana |
| Country: | Brazil |
| Region: | Bahia |
| Bishop: | Hélio Pereira dos Santos |
| Existence: | 2002– |
Establishment
The Diocese of Serrinha was established on 16 January 2002 by Pope John Paul II to serve the growing Catholic population in the interior of Bahia, with territory taken from the Archdiocese of Feira de Santana and the Diocese of Paulo Afonso.
History
Early Years
The diocese began its operations shortly after its erection in 2002, focusing on organizing parishes and pastoral structures in the region previously under the care of neighboring sees.
Geography
The diocese covers parts of the northeastern region of Bahia, including municipalities such as Serrinha and surrounding areas within the state.
Mother Church
The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption in Serrinha serves as the diocese’s mother church.
Leadership
Current Bishop
Hélio Pereira dos Santos has served since 2015. He was previously an auxiliary bishop in another Brazilian diocese before his appointment to Serrinha.
Auxiliary Bishops
No auxiliary bishops are currently assigned to the diocese.
Past Bishops
| Name | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hélio Pereira dos Santos | 2015–present | Current Bishop |
Statistics
The diocese covers territory in Bahia and serves registered Catholics across multiple parishes.
Religious Communities
No major religious communities are prominently documented at this time.
Parishes
The diocese organizes its parishes across the region, with a complete list available through diocesan resources.
Mission and Services
Catholic Education
The diocese supports Catholic education through local schools and programs.
Community Outreach
Community outreach includes charitable works coordinated at the diocesan level.
Notable Events or Figures
- The diocese was erected in 2002 as part of the reorganization of ecclesiastical territories in northeastern Brazil.
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Associated saints
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Religious orders
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Diocesan photos
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References
External Links
- [Official diocesan resources via the Archdiocese of Feira de Santana]