Roman Catholic Diocese of Iguatu

The diocese Iguatu (Latin: Dioecesis Iguatuvina ) is a location in Brazil Roman Catholic diocese based in Iguatu in the state of Ceará.

History

Pope John XXIII. founded it on 28 January 1961, the Apostolic Constitution In apostolicis out of territory of the Diocese of Crato and Archdiocese of Fortaleza, where it was assumed as a suffragan.

On September 28, 1963, lost part of its territory to the diocese Crateús.

Bishops of Iguatu

  • José Mauro Ramalho de Alarcón Santiago (13 October 1961-26. July 2000)
  • Doth José de Oliveira (26 July 2000-7. January 2009)
  • João José da Costa O. Carm ( since 7 January 2009)
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