Roman Catholic Diocese of Rio do Sul
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rio do Sul (Template:Langx) is a diocese located in the city of Rio do Sul in the ecclesiastical province of Joinville in Brazil.
History
- November 23, 1968: Established as Diocese of Rio do Sul from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Florianópolis and Diocese of Joinville
- November 5, 2024: The diocese became a suffragan see of the newly promoted Archdiocese of Joinville
Bishops
- Bishops of Rio do Sul (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order
- Bishop Onécimo Alberton (2014.12.17 - present)
- Bishop Augustinho Petry (2008.03.19 – 2014.12.17)
- Bishop José Jovêncio Balestieri, S.D.B. (2000.08.30 – 2008.03.19)
- Bishop Tito Buss (1969.03.12 – 2000.08.30)
Coadjutor bishops
- José Jovêncio Balestieri, S.D.B. (1998-2000)
- Augustinho Petry (2007-2008)