Roman Catholic Diocese of Rio do Sul

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rio do Sul (Dioecesis Rivi Australis) is a diocese located in the city of Rio do Sul in the ecclesiastical province of Florianópolis in Brazil.

History

 * November 23, 1968: Established as Diocese of Rio do Sul from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Florianópolis and Diocese of Joinville

Bishops

 * Bishops of Rio do Sul (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order
 * Bishop Onécimo Alberton (2014.12.17 - present)
 * Bishop Augustinho Petry (2008.03.19 – 2014.12.17)
 * Bishop José Jovêncio Balestieri, S.D.B. (2000.08.30 – 2008.03.19)
 * Bishop Tito Buss (1969.03.12 – 2000.08.30)

Coadjutor bishops

 * José Jovêncio Balestieri, S.D.B. (1998-2000)
 * Augustinho Petry (2007-2008)