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Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Botucatu

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The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Botucatu (Latin: Archidioecesis Botucatuensis) is an archdiocese located in the city of Botucatu in Brazil.

Archdiocese of Botucatu

Archidioecesis Botucatuensis

Arquidiocese de Botucatu
Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica of St. Ann
Location
Country Brazil
Coordinates22°53′09″S 48°26′42″W / 22.8859°S 48.4450°W / -22.8859; -48.4450
Statistics
Area10,248 km2 (3,957 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics		(as of 2012)
544,000
461,000 (84.7%)
Parishes45
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Established7 June 1908 (116 years ago)
CathedralCathedral Basilica of St Anne in Botucatu
Patron saintSaint Anne
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
Metropolitan ArchbishopMaurício Grotto de Camargo
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History

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In 1937 the bishop of the diocese, Carlos Duarte Costa resigned under pressure from the Vatican. He would later go on to form a Brazilian Catholic Church that allowed married priests and ended personal confessions.

  • April 19, 1958: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Botucatu

Bishops

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Ordinaries

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Auxiliary bishop

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Other priests of this diocese who became bishops

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Suffragan dioceses

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Sources

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