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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

References

3°41′00″S 42°45′05″W / 3.6834°S 42.7513°W / -3.6834; -42.7513