Roman Catholic Diocese Of Amparo
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Amparo (Latin: Dioecesis Amparensis) is a diocese located in the city of Amparo in the ecclesiastical province of Campinas in Brazil.
History
- December 23, 1997: Established as Diocese of Amparo from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Campinas and Diocese of Limeira
Leadership
- Bishops of Amparo (Latin Rite)
- Francisco José Zugliani (23 Dec 1997 – 14 Jul 2010)
- Pedro Carlos Cipolini (14 Jul 2010 – 6 Jan 2016); formerly of the clergy of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Campinas, Brazil; up until now pastor of the Cathedral Basilica "Nossa Senhora de Carmo" and Professor of Theology at the Pontifical Catholic University; born in Caconde, Brazil in 1952 and ordained a priest in 1978
- Luiz Gonzaga Fechio (6 Jan 2016–Present)
References
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