Diocese of Ja�

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Bishop(s) Francisco Carlos da Silva, Bishop

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese Erected: 26 June 2024 Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Campinas Depends on: Dicastery for Bishops Rite: Latin (or Roman) State: Sao Paulo Country: Brazil Square Kilometers: 6,018 (2,324 Square Miles) Description: Ja�, Bariri, Barra Bonita, Bocaina, Borborema, Brotas, Dois C�rregos, Ibitinga, Itaju, It�polis, Itapu�, Mineiros do Tiet�, Nova Europa, Tabatinga, and Torrinha Official Web Site: https://diocesejau.org.br

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• Francisco Carlos da Silva (26 Jun 2024 Appointed - )

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
26 June 2024	Erected	Diocese of S�o Carlos (Ja�, Bariri, Barra Bonita, Bocaina, Borborema, Brotas, Dois C�rregos, Ibitinga, Itaju, It�polis, Itapu�, Mineiros do Tiet�, Nova Europa, Tabatinga, and Torrinha)	Diocese of Ja� (erected)

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Statistics

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2024	311,096	434,783	71.6%	62	5	67	4,643	17	2	19	47	bul:26Jun2024

Note: Any changes in boundaries over time are not indicated in the above table.

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Affiliated Bishops, Living

• Francisco Carlos da Silva (Bishop: 26 Jun 2024 - )

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Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

• None

Source(s)

Acta Apostolic� Sedis, Volume 116, Page 825, and Page 826

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