Roman Catholic Diocese of Brejo

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brejo (Dioecesis Breiensis) is a diocese located in the city of Brejo in the ecclesiastical province of São Luís do Maranhão in Brazil.

History

 * 14 September 1971: Established as Diocese of Brejo from Metropolitan Archdiocese of São Luís do Maranhão

Bishops

 * Bishops of Brejo (Latin Rite)
 * Afonso de Oliveira Lima, S.D.S. † (29 Nov 1971 - 25 Sep 1991) Retired
 * Valter Carrijo, S.D.S. (25 Sep 1991 Succeeded - 5 May 2010) Retired
 * José Valdeci Santos Mendes (5 May 2010 – present)

Coadjutor bishop

 * Valter Carrijo, S.D.S. (1989-1991)