Diocese of Castelo Branco

Historical Details

• Diocese of Castelo Branco
  • Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese
  • Erected: 7 June 1771
  • Rite: Latin (or Roman)
  • Country: Portugal

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Past Ordinaries

• José de Jesus Maria Caetano, O.P. † (22 Jul 1771 Installed - 13 Jul 1782 Died)
• Vicente Ferreira da Rocha, O.P. † (21 Jul 1782 Appointed - 25 Aug 1814 Died)
• Joaquim José de Miranda Coutinho † (3 May 1819 Appointed - 6 Apr 1831 Died)
• Guilherme Henriques de Carvalho † ( 1846 Appointed - 15 Nov 1857 Died)

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
7 June 1771	Erected		Diocese of Castelo Branco (erected)
30 September 1881	Suppressed	Diocese of Castelo Branco (suppressed) Diocese of Elvas (suppressed)	Diocese of Portalegre

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Affiliated Bishops

• José de Jesus Maria Caetano, O.P. † (Bishop: 22 Jul 1771 to 13 Jul 1782)
• Vicente Ferreira da Rocha, O.P. † (Bishop: 21 Jul 1782 to 25 Aug 1814)
• Guilherme Henriques de Carvalho † (Apostolic Administrator: 1846 to 15 Nov 1857)
• Joaquim José de Miranda Coutinho † (Bishop: 3 May 1819 to 6 Apr 1831)