Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Chapecó
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chapecó (Latin: Archidioecesis Xapecoënsis) is an archdiocese located in the city of Chapecó, Brazil. It was in the ecclesiastical province of Florianópolis until the elevation to its current status in 2024.
History
- January 14, 1958: Established as Diocese of Chapecó from the Diocese of Lages and Metropolitan Archdiocese of Palmas
Leadership
- Bishops of Chapecó (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order
- Bishop Odelir José Magri, MCCI (2014.12.03 – 2024.11.05) elevated to archbishop, see below
- Bishop Manoel João Francisco (1998.10.28 – 2014.03.26)
- Bishop José Gomes (1968.07.16 – 1998.10.28)
- Bishop Wilson Laus Schmidt (1962.05.18 – 1968.01.22)
- Bishop José Thurler (1959.02.12 – 1962.03.22)
- Metropolitan archbishop of Chapecó (Roman rite), in chronological order
- Archbishop Odelir José Magri, MCCI (2024.11.05 – present)
References
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