Roman Catholic Diocese of Jardim
| Diocese of Jardim Dioecesis Viridariensis Diocese de Jardim | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Ecclesiastical province | Campo Grande |
| Metropolitan | Campo Grande |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 69,972 km2 (27,016 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2006) 365,000 250,000 (68.5%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 30 January 1981 (35 years ago) |
| Cathedral | Catedral Nossa Senhora de Fátima |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | João Gilberto de Moura |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Dimas Lara Barbosa |
| Website | |
| Website of the Diocese | |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Jardim (Latin: Dioecesis Viridariensis) is a diocese located in the city of Jardim in the Ecclesiastical province of Campo Grande in Brazil.
History
- January 30, 1981: Established as Diocese of Jardim from the Diocese of Corumbá
Leadership
- Bishops of Jardim (Roman rite)
- Bishop João Gilberto de Moura (2013.09.29 - Present)
- Bishop Bruno Pedron, S.D.B. (1999.08.04 – 2007.04.11)
- Bishop Onofre Cândido Rosa, S.D.B. (1981.02.16 – 1999.08.04)
References
Coordinates: 21°28′49″S 56°09′22″W / 21.4803°S 56.1562°W
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