Roman Catholic Diocese of Chapecó

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Chapecó (Dioecesis Xapecoënsis) is a diocese located in the city of Chapecó in the ecclesiastical province of Florianópolis in Brazil.

History

 * January 14, 1958: Established as Diocese of Chapecó from the Diocese of Lages and Metropolitan Archdiocese of Palmas

Leadership

 * Bishops of Chapecó (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order
 * Bishop Odelir José Magri, MCCI (2014.12.03 – ... )
 * Bishop Manoel João Francisco (1998.10.28 – 2014.03.26)
 * Bishop José Gomes (1968.07.16 – 1998.10.28)
 * Bishop Wilson Laus Schmidt (1962.05.18 – 1968.01.22)
 * Bishop José Thurler (1959.02.12 – 1962.03.22)