Diocese of Picos

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Picos () is a diocese located in the city of Picos in the ecclesiastical province of Teresina in Brazil.

History

• 28 October 1974: Established as Diocese of Picos from the Diocese of Oeiras and Metropolitan Archdiocese of Teresina

Bishops

• Bishops of Picos (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order
• Bishop Plínio José Luz da Silva (2003.11.26 – present)
• Bishop Augusto Alves da Rocha (1975.05.23 – 2001.10.24), appointed Bishop of Oeiras-Floriano, Piaui

Other priest of this diocese who became bishop

• Alfredo Schäffler, appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Parnaíba, Piaui in 2000

References

• GCatholic.org
• Catholic Hierarchy
• Diocese Website