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Metropolitan see Fortaleza, Brazil

Archdiocese of Fortaleza

Fortalexien(sis)

Latin Church

The Archdiocese of Fortaleza is a Latin Church metropolitan archdiocese in the state of Ceará, northeastern Brazil. Established as the Diocese of Ceará in 1854, it was raised to a metropolitan archdiocese in 1915.

On the map

Esri
The address the register holds for Metropolitan Cathedral of St. Joseph, in Fortaleza, Brazil.

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Established
1854
Catholics
2,466,000
Priests
456
Territory
14,813 km²

Parishes and churches

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

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The bishop

Archbishop
Gregório Leozírio Ben Lâmed da Paixão Neto, O.S.B.
Born
3 November 1964
Birthplace
Aracaju
Institute
Congregazione Benedettina del Brasile (O.S.B.)

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The cathedral

Metropolitan Cathedral of St. Joseph stands in Fortaleza, 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.

History

Fortaleza in Brazil is the seat of this metropolitan archdiocese, which bears the Latin title Archidioecesis Metropolitae Fortalexiensis.

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  • Diocese of Bergamo to celebrate 100th World Mission Day

    The Diocese of Bergamo will observe the 100th World Mission Day and Missionary October with several scheduled events. The theme for the centenary, selected by Missio Italia, is "Uno in Cristo. Uniti nella missione". The month of mission begins on Thursday, October 1, with a widespread prayer service at 20.30 in the parishes of S. Francesco (Bergamo), Almé, Calusco, Gromo S. Marino, Lallio, Lurano, Sarnico, Scanzo, S. Pellegrino, and Valtrighe. On Tuesday, October 6, at 18.00, monasteries across the diocese will hold simultaneous Eucharistic celebrations. The celebrations include a vigil and missionary mandate at the Cattedrale di Bergamo on Friday, October 16, at 20.30. The 100th World Mission Day will take place on Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18.

    Sep 28, 2026 · Dioceses · 2 sources

  • Archdiocese of Fortaleza trains parish secretaries

    The Archdiocese of Fortaleza held a training session for parish secretaries in the Bom Jesus dos Aflitos Episcopal Region to improve document organization. The event took place on Tuesday, September 22, at the São Pio X Parish Pastoral Center. The Economate training provided guidance on managing parish records and celebrated the work of these professionals in service to the Church.

    Sep 27, 2026 · Education

  • Paróquia São Vicente de Paulo celebrates patron saint festival in Dionísio Torres

    St. Vincent de Paul Parish in the Dionísio Torres neighborhood of Fortaleza is celebrating its patron saint festival through September 27. The festivities, which began on September 18, include novenas, masses, a procession, and social activities. The parish organized the celebrations under the theme of learning to seek true bread in Christ and sharing it with the hungry.

    Sep 27, 2026 · Catholic Life

  • Diocese of Fortaleza to hold 18th Festa da Vida

    The Diocese of Fortaleza will hold the 18th Festival of Life on December 13, 2026, to discuss dignified housing as a fundamental right. The event serves as a time for celebration, communion, and reflection on human dignity. The program begins at 8 a.m. at the São José Operário Parish in Araturi, Caucaia. This location is part of the Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres Episcopal Region.

    Sep 27, 2026 · Life & Family

  • Parishes in São José Region celebrate St. Francis of Assisi

    Parishes and communities in the São José Episcopal Region of the Archdiocese of Fortaleza are holding novenas, masses, and processions to honor St. Francis of Assisi. These celebrations take place in the Jacarecanga, Centro, and Serviluz neighborhoods. The festivities coincide with the Church marking 800 years since the saint's death. According to the Archdiocese of Fortaleza, the special programming serves to honor the saint through local devotion.

    Sep 26, 2026 · Catholic Life

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