Roman Catholic Diocese of Tubarão

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

History

 * December 28, 1954: Established as Diocese of Tubarão from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Florianópolis

Leadership

 * Bishops of Tubarão (Roman rite)
 * Anselmo Pietrulla, O.F.M. (1955–1981)
 * Osório Bebber, O.F.M. Cap. (17 September 1981 – 1992), appointed Prelate of Coxim, Mato Grosso do Sul
 * Hilário Moser, S.D.B. (1992–2004)
 * Jacinto Bergmann (2004–2009), appointed Bishop of Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul
 * Wilson Tadeu Jönck, S.C.I. (18 July 2010 – 2011), appointed Archbishop of Florianópolis, Santa Catarina
 * João Francisco Salm (24 November 2012–present)