Roman Catholic Diocese of Macapá

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Macapá (Dioecesis Macapensis) is a diocese located in the city of Macapá in the ecclesiastical province of Belém do Pará in Brazil.

History

 * February 1, 1949: Established as Territorial Prelature of Macapá from the Territorial Prelature of Santarém
 * October 30, 1980: Promoted as Diocese of Macapá

Leadership

 * Bishops of Macapá (Roman rite)
 * Bishop Pedro José Conti (2004.12.29 – present)
 * Bishop Giovanni Risatti, P.I.M.E. (1993.01.20 – 2003.09.08)
 * Archbishop Luiz Soares Vieira (1984.04.25 – 1991.11.13)
 * Bishop José Maritano, P.I.M.E. (1980.10.30 – 1983.08.31)
 * Prelates of Macapá (Roman rite)
 * Bishop José Maritano, P.I.M.E. (1965.12.29 – 1980.10.30)
 * Bishop Aristide Pirovano, P.I.M.E. (1955.07.21 – 1965.03.27)
 * Bishop Aristide Pirovano, P.I.M.E. (Apostolic Administrator 1950.01.14 – 1955.07.21)