Roman Catholic Diocese of Irecê

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Irecê (Dioecesis Irecensis) is a diocese located in the city of Irecê in the ecclesiastical province of Feira de Santana in Brazil.

History

 * April 28, 1979: Established as Diocese of Irecê from the Diocese of Barra and the Diocese of Ruy Barbosa

Leadership

 * Bishops of Irecê (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order
 * Bishop Tommaso Cascianelli, C.P. (2000.07.05 – present)
 * Bishop João Maria Messi, O.S.M. (1995.03.22 – 1999.11.17), appointed Bishop of Barra do Piraí-Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro
 * Bishop Edgar Carício de Gouvêa (1983.06.13 – 1994.03.02)
 * Bishop Homero Leite Meira (1980.09.24 – 1983.06.13)