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Metropolitan see Cuiabá, Brazil

Archdiocese of Cuiabá

Cuiaben(sis)

Latin Church

The Archdiocese of Cuiaba is a Latin Church metropolitan archdiocese in Mato Grosso, Brazil. Its metropolitan see is the Basilica Cathedral of the Lord Good Jesus in Cuiaba, and it is headed by Archbishop Mario Antonio da Silva, appointed in 2022.

On the map

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The address the register holds for Catedral Metropolitana Basilica Senhor Bom Jesus, in Cuiabá, Brazil.

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Established
1745
Catholics
872,000
Priests
113
Territory
24,542 km²

Parishes and churches

26 listed churches in our records. Open a parish for Mass times, confession, directions and sources where recorded.

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The bishop

Archbishop
Mário Antônio Silva da
Born
17 October 1966
Birthplace
Itararé

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The cathedral

Catedral Metropolitana Basilica Senhor Bom Jesus stands in Cuiabá, the church that holds the cathedra from which this see takes its name.

On what a cathedral is, see the cathedral; every see church on earth is gathered at the cathedrals.

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  • Archdiocese of Cuiabá releases 1st episode of The Chosen season 6 for parishes

    The Archdiocese of Cuiabá has released the first episode of the sixth season of The Chosen for its parishes to use in special cinema sessions. The Archdiocese made the episode available for free, but restricted its use exclusively to churches. The release is intended to help pastoral communities gather the faithful for moments of fellowship while watching the program.

    Sep 26, 2026 · Catholic Life

  • Festival Alegrai-vos opens gates this Saturday

    The Rejoice Festival opens at the Centro de Eventos do Pantanal this Saturday at 1 p.m. to bring the Catholic community in Cuiabá together. The Movimento de Cursilho de Cristandade (MCC) of the Archdiocese of Cuiabá organized the event. This festival is now a regular part of the local religious calendar.

    Sep 25, 2026 · Catholic Life

  • Arquidiocese de Cuiabá receives image of Nossa Senhora Aparecida

    The Archdiocese of Cuiabá received an image of Our Lady of Aparecida on Saturday, September 26, as part of the Rejoice Festival. The arrival of the image included a schedule of prayer, celebrations, and Marian devotion. These activities were intended to prepare the local community for the larger Rejoice Festival held within the archdiocese.

    Sep 25, 2026 · Catholic Life

  • Fulton Sheen to be beatified on September 24

    The Church beatified Fulton J. Sheen on September 24. The ceremony marks a step toward his eventual canonization. Sheen was a prominent Catholic communicator during the 20th century, known for his 1950s television program Life.

    Sep 24, 2026 · Vatican

  • Arquidiocese de Cuiabá Economic Council sets deadline for Parish Councils implementation

    The Economic Council of the Archdiocese of Cuiabá has set a deadline for the implementation of parish councils. The council met on September 17, 2026, at the Archdiocesan Curia to discuss the administrative, financial, and patrimonial management of the local Church. These discussions took place during the current period of Sede Vacante. Father Deusdédit Monge led the meeting and the coordination of the council's work.

    Sep 18, 2026 · Dioceses

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