Diocese of Uruaçu
The Diocese of Uruaçu, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese located in the northern part of the state of Goiás in Brazil. Erected on 14 October 1982 by Pope John Paul II, it serves a predominantly rural Catholic population across several municipalities. As part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Brasília, the diocese maintains its see in the city of Uruaçu and focuses on pastoral care in a region marked by agricultural communities and growing urban centers. Stored in Cargo: Diocese of Uruaçu
| Diocese: Diocese of Uruaçu | |
| Status: | Active |
| Rite: | Latin |
| Type: | Suffragan diocese |
| Ecclesiastical Province: | Ecclesiastical Province of Brasília |
| Metropolitan Archdiocese: | Archdiocese of Brasília |
| Country: | Brazil |
| Region: | Goiás |
| Bishop: | João Gilberto de Oliveira Souza |
| Existence: | 1982– |
Establishment
The Diocese of Uruaçu was erected on 14 October 1982 by Pope John Paul II to serve the growing Catholic population in northern Goiás, with territory taken from the Archdiocese of Brasília and the Diocese of Formosa.
History
The diocese was established amid the expansion of the Catholic Church in central Brazil during the late twentieth century. Its first bishop was appointed in 1983, and the see has since developed parishes and pastoral structures suited to its rural and semi-urban territory.
Geography
The diocese covers municipalities in northern Goiás, including Uruaçu and surrounding areas within the Ecclesiastical Province of Brasília.
Mother Church
The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption in Uruaçu serves as the mother church of the diocese.
Leadership
Current Bishop
João Gilberto de Oliveira Souza has served as bishop since 2023.
Auxiliary Bishops
None.
Past Bishops
| Name | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| José da Silva Chaves | 1983–1996 | First Bishop of Uruaçu; retired. |
| José Carlos Ribeiro | 1996–2008 | Transferred to other see. |
| José Avelino Bettencourt | 2008–2015 | Transferred to titular see. |
| Antônio Roberto Cavuto | 2016–2022 | Retired. |
| João Gilberto de Oliveira Souza | 2023–present | Current Bishop. |
Theological and Cultural Orientation
The diocese follows mainstream Latin Rite practices with balanced emphasis on traditional teachings and local pastoral outreach.
Statistics
The diocese serves registered Catholics across multiple parishes in its territory.
Religious Communities
No major religious orders with dedicated presence are documented at this time.
Parishes
The diocese comprises a number of parishes organized under its episcopal leadership.
Mission and Services
Catholic Education
The diocese supports limited Catholic educational initiatives in its parishes.
Community Outreach
Pastoral programs focus on family life and rural ministry.
Notable Events or Figures
- The diocese was founded during the pontificate of Pope John Paul II as part of the reorganization of Brazilian ecclesiastical provinces.
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