Roman Catholic Diocese of Viana, Brazil

The Diocese of Viana (Latin: Dioecesis Vianensis ) is a located in Brazil Roman Catholic diocese based in Viana in the state of Maranhão.

History

The Diocese of Viana was born on October 13, 1962 by Pope John XXIII. built out of territory of the Archdiocese of São Luís do Maranhão and this is a suffragan.

Bishops of Viana

  • Amleto de Angelis MSC, 1963-1967
  • Francisco Hélio Campos, 1969-1975
  • Adalberto Paulo da Silva, OFM Cap, 1975-1995
  • Xavier Gilles de Maupeou d' Ableiges, 1998-2010
  • Sebastião Lima Duarte, since 2010
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