Diocese of Tianguá

The Diocese of Tianguá, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese in the state of Ceará in Brazil. Established in 1971, it forms part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Fortaleza and ministers to the Catholic population across its territory in the northwest of the state. The diocese maintains its see in the city of Tianguá and continues to support pastoral and educational initiatives in the region. Stored in Cargo: Diocese of Tianguá

Diocese: Diocese of Tianguá
Status:	Active
Rite:	Latin
Type:	Suffragan diocese
Ecclesiastical Province:	Province of Fortaleza
Metropolitan Archdiocese:	Archdiocese of Fortaleza
Country:	Brazil
Region:	Ceará
Bishop:	Francisco Edimilson Neves Ferreira
Existence:	1971–

Establishment

The Diocese of Tianguá was erected on 11 October 1971 by Pope Paul VI to serve the growing Catholic communities in northwestern Ceará, taking territory from the Archdiocese of Fortaleza.

History

The diocese was created amid the expansion of ecclesiastical structures in northeastern Brazil during the twentieth century. Its territory has remained stable since erection, with pastoral focus on rural and semi-urban parishes.

Geography

The diocese covers municipalities in the northwest of Ceará, including Tianguá and surrounding areas within the Ecclesiastical Province of Fortaleza.

Mother Church

The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption in Tianguá serves as the mother church of the diocese.

Leadership

Current Bishop

Francisco Edimilson Neves Ferreira has served as bishop since 2017.

Auxiliary Bishops

No auxiliary bishops are currently assigned.

Past Bishops

Name	Tenure	Notes
Expedito Eduardo de Oliveira	1971–1992	First bishop; oversaw initial organization of the diocese.
Carlos José Rômulo	1992–1998	Transferred to another see.
Francisco de Assis Dantas de Lucena	1999–2016	Retired.
Francisco Edimilson Neves Ferreira	2017–present	Current bishop.

Theological and Cultural Orientation

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Statistics

The diocese serves a Catholic population across its territory in Ceará.

Religious Communities

Information on specific religious communities active in the diocese is not detailed in available sources.

Parishes

The diocese comprises multiple parishes organized under its cathedral see.

Mission and Services

Catholic Education

The diocese supports Catholic schools in its territory.

Community Outreach

Pastoral and charitable works are conducted through parishes and diocesan initiatives.

Notable Events or Figures

• The diocese was established during the pontificate of Pope Paul VI as part of regional Church reorganization in Brazil.

Fun facts

Below are some fun facts about the Diocese of Tianguá:

Did you know? The Diocese of Tianguá was erected in 1971, bringing dedicated pastoral care to the faithful of northwestern Ceará for the first time as a separate jurisdiction.

Surprise! Its mother church, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, stands as the spiritual center for Catholics throughout the diocese.

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External Links

• [Official diocesan resources via the Archdiocese of Fortaleza]