Roman Catholic Diocese of Palmares

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Palmares (Dioecesis Palmopolitana) is a diocese located in the city of Palmares in the ecclesiastical province of Olinda e Recife in Brazil.

History

 * 1962.01.13: Established as Diocese of Palmares from the Diocese of Garanhuns and Metropolitan Archdiocese of Olinda e Recife

Bishops

 * Bishops of Palmares (Latin Church)
 * Acácio Rodrigues Alves (July 11, 1962 – July 12, 2000)
 * Genival Saraiva de França (July 12, 2000 – March 19, 2014)
 * Henrique Soares da Costa (March 19, 2014 - July 18, 2020)

Coadjutor bishop

 * José Doth de Oliveira (1989-1991), did not succeed to see; appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Iguatú, Ceara