Roman Catholic Diocese of Rio do Sul

The Diocese of Rio do Sul (Latin: Dioecesis Rivi Australis ) is a splendid Roman Catholic diocese in Brazil, based in Rio do Sul in the state of Santa Catarina.

History

The Diocese of Rio do Sul was born on November 23, 1968 by Pope Paul VI. with the Apostolic Constitution Quam maxime built out of territory of the Archdiocese of Florianópolis and Joinville of the diocese and the Archdiocese of Florianópolis is a suffragan. On 19 April 2000, the Diocese of Rio do Sul were parts of its territory from the foundation of the Diocese of Blumenau.

Bishops of Rio do Sul

  • Tito Buss, 1969-2000
  • José Jovencio arbalists SDB, 2000-2008
  • Augustinho Petry, since 2008

Pictures of Roman Catholic Diocese of Rio do Sul

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