Roman Catholic Diocese of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim {Latin: Cachoëiren(sis) de Itapemirim} is a diocese located in the city of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim in the Ecclesiastical province of Vitória in Brazil.

History

• February 16, 1958: Established as Diocese of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim from the Diocese of Espírito Santo

Leadership

• Bishops of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim (Roman rite)
• Bishop Célio de Oliveira Goulart, O.F.M. (2003.07.09 – present)
• Bishop Luiz Mancilha Vilela, SS.CC. (later Archbishop) (1985.12.03 – 2002.12.03)
• Bishop Luís Gonzaga Peluso (1959.07.25 – 1985.12.03)

References

• Giga-Catholic Information
• Catholic Hierarchy
• Diocese website (Portuguese)