Diocese of Mindelo

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Bishop(s) Arlindo Gomes Furtado, Bishop

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese Erected: 9 December 2003 Immediately Subject to the Holy See Rite: Latin (or Roman) Country: Cape Verde Square Kilometers: 2,207 (852 Square Miles)

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• Arlindo Gomes Furtado (14 Nov 2003 Appointed - )

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
9 December 2003	Erected	Diocese of Santiago de Cabo Verde	Diocese of Mindelo (erected)

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Statistics

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2003	140,114	147,489	95.0%	5	15	20	7,005		15	29	12	ap2004
2004	140,114	147,489	95.0%	5	15	20	7,005		15	29	12	ap2005

Note: Any changes in boundaries over time are not indicated in the above table.

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Affiliated Bishops

• Arlindo Gomes Furtado (Bishop: 14 Nov 2003 - )