Roman Catholic Diocese Of Brejo
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brejo (Latin: Dioecesis Breiensis) is a diocese located in the city of Brejo in the ecclesiastical province of São Luís do Maranhão in Brazil.
History
- 14 September 1971: Established as Diocese of Brejo from Metropolitan Archdiocese of São Luís do Maranhão
Bishops
- Bishops of Brejo (Latin Rite)
- Afonso de Oliveira Lima, S.D.S. † (29 Nov 1971 - 25 Sep 1991) Retired
- Valter Carrijo, S.D.S. (25 Sep 1991 Succeeded - 5 May 2010) Retired
- José Valdeci Santos Mendes (5 May 2010 – present)
Coadjutor bishop
- Valter Carrijo, S.D.S. (1989-1991)
References
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