Roman Catholic Diocese of Mindelo
| Diocese of Mindelo Dioecesis Mindelensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Cape Verde |
| Metropolitan | Immediately subject to the Holy See |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 2,207 km2 (852 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 147,489 140,114 (95.0%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral | Catedral Nossa Senhora da Luz |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Ildo Augusto Dos Santos Lopes Fortes |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mindelo (Latin: Mindelen(sis)) is a diocese located in Mindelo in Cabo Verde.
History
- December 19, 2003: Established as Diocese of Mindelo from the Diocese of Santiago de Cabo Verde
Leadership
The following is the list of Bishops of Mindelo (Roman rite)
- Arlindo Gomes Furtado (2004 - 2009)
- Ildo Augusto Dos Santos Lopes Fortes (since January 25, 2011); bishop-elect
See also
Sources
Coordinates: 16°53′08″N 24°59′18″W / 16.8855°N 24.9883°W
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