Roman Catholic Diocese of Macapá
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Macapá () 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) Sources GCatholic.org Catholic Hierarchy Roman Catholic dioceses in Brazil Christian organizations established in 1949 Macapa, Roman Catholic Diocese of Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century 1949 establishments in Brazil