Roman Catholic Diocese of Uruaçu

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Uruaçu (Dioecesis Uruassuensis) is a diocese located in the city of Uruaçu in the ecclesiastical province of Brasília in Brazil.

On June 17, 2020, Giovanni Carlos Caldas Barroca, a priest of the Brasilia archdiocese, was appointed the new Bishop here.

History

 * 1956.03.26: Established as Diocese of Uruaçu from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Goiás

Bishops

 * Bishops of Uruaçu (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order
 * Bishop-Elect Giovanni Carlos Caldas Barroca (2020.06.17 – ...)
 * Bishop Messias dos Reis Silveira (2007.01.03 – 2018.11.14), appointed Bishop of Teófilo Otoni, Minas Gerais
 * Bishop José da Silva Chaves (1976.05.14 – 2007.01.03)
 * Bishop Francisco Prada Carrera, C.M.F. (1957.01.17 – 1976.02.25)

Auxiliary bishop

 * José da Silva Chaves (1967-1976), appointed Bishop here

Other priests of this diocese who became bishops

 * Adair José Guimarães, appointed Bishop of Rubiataba-Mozarlândia, Goias in 2008
 * José Francisco Rodrigues do Rêgo, appointed Bishop of Ipameri, Goias in 2019