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The Diocese of Óbidos (Latin: Dioecesis Obidensis) is a Roman Catholic diocese located in the city of Óbidos. It was a suffragan of the ecclesiastical province of Belém do Pará in Brazil until 6 November 2019 when it became a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Santarém.

History

• On 10 April 1957, the Territorial Prelature of Óbidos was created from the Territorial Prelature of Santarém
• On 9 November 2011, the Territorial Prelature was elevated to a diocese

Leadership

Bishops of Óbidos

• Bishop Bernardo Johannes Bahlmann, O.F.M. (9 November 2011 – present)

Prelates of Óbidos

• Bishop Bernardo Johannes Bahlmann, O.F.M. (28 January 2009 - 9 November 2011)
• Bishop Martinho Lammers, O.F.M. (19 July 1976 – 28 January 2009)
• Bishop Constantino José Lüers, O.F.M. (13 April 1973 – 24 March 1976), appointed Bishop of Penedo, Alagoas
• Bishop João Floriano Loewenau, O.F.M. (12 September 1957 - 1972)

References

1. "Resignations and Appointments, 06.11.2019" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 6 November 2019. Retrieved 6 November 2019.

External links

• GCatholic.org
• Catholic Hierarchy

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