Diocese of Afogados da Ingazeira

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Afogados da Ingazeira () is a diocese located in the city of Afogados da Ingazeira in the ecclesiastical province of Olinda e Recife in Brazil.

History

• July 2, 1956: Established as Diocese of Afogados da Ingazeira from the Diocese of Pesqueira

Leadership

• Bishops of Afogados da Ingazeira (Latin Rite)
• João José da Mota e Albuquerque (4 Jan 1957 – 28 Feb 1961), appointed Bishop of Sobral, Ceara
• Francisco Austregésilo de Mesquita Filho (25 May 1961 – 13 Jun 2001)
• Luis Gonzaga Silva Pepeu, O.F.M. Cap. (13 Jun 2001 – 11 Jun 2008), appointed Archbishop of Vitória da Conquista, Bahia
• Egidio Bisol (7 Oct 2009–present)

References

• GCatholic.org
• Catholic Hierarchy