Suffragan diocese Angra, Portugal
Diocese of Angra
Angren(sis)
Latin Church
The Diocese of Angra is a Latin Church diocese covering the Azores archipelago of Portugal, erected in 1534 and suffragan to the Patriarchate of Lisbon. Its current bishop is Armando Esteves Domingues, in office since 2022.
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- Established
- 1534
- Catholics
- 205,360
- Priests
- 132
- Territory
- 2,243 km²
Parishes and churches
151 listed churches in our records. Open a parish for Mass times, confession, directions and sources where recorded.
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The bishop
- Bishop
- Armando Esteves Domingues
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The cathedral
Cathedral of the Holy Savior stands in Angra, the church that holds the cathedra from which this see takes its name.
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History
In the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores, the Catholic Church maintains the Diocese of Angra (Portuguese: Diocese de Angra, Latin: Dioecesis Angrensis), a Latin Church diocese. Its see is located in Angra do Heroísmo on the island of Terceira, and the current Ordinary is Armando Esteves Domingues.
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- Bishop Armando Esteves Domingues presents Diocese of Angra's pastoral project
- Caminho Neocatecumenal holds 160-strong youth pilgrimage-mission
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- Pope Leo XIV delivers address at Interreligious Meeting in Metz
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Pope Leo XIV criticizes currents seeking to redefine human life value
Pope Leo XIV criticized movements that seek to redefine the value of human life during a Mass at the Sanctuary of Lourdes on September 27, 2026. Speaking to thousands of people, the pope addressed current trends regarding how society views life in the face of illness, suffering, or old age. Agência Ecclesia reported that his remarks served as an indirect criticism of the recent legalization of euthanasia in France. During his homily, the pope described life as a sacred gift from God and stated that the Sanctuary of Lourdes serves as a place of Christian hope where no fragility is rejected. He told the sick and elderly that their condition is not an obstacle but a place where they are respected and welcomed by God. The pope called for conversion within both the Church and society. He emphasized that the sick hold an irreplaceable role in the Church and encouraged them to live with a spirit of offering.
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Pope Leo XIV says farewell to Paris
Pope Leo XIV concluded his visit to Paris on Saturday, September 26, 2026, where he called on Catholics to build a renewed nation based on the country's Christian roots.
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Diocese of Angra publishes history of Colégio de Santo António
The Diocese of Angra published a history of Colégio de Santo António, detailing how the institution evolved from a place of welcome into an educational center on Faial.
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Pope Leo XIV warns of dehumanization risk and rejects idea of 'intelligence' in machines
Pope Leo XIV warned international representatives in Paris that technological development, specifically artificial intelligence, creates a risk of dehumanization. Speaking at UNESCO on September 25, 2026, the Pope rejected the idea that machines possess the human faculty of thought. He stated that attributing intelligence to computer systems makes it difficult to recognize the inalienable dignity of people, whose lives are often judged by efficiency and discarded when they are no longer productive. The Pope noted that while artificial intelligence can cross data, it cannot answer questions regarding the meaning of human existence. He also criticized media manipulation, the logic of violence, and the arbitrary will of those in power. He observed that while communication has become faster and information is abundant, this does not equate to truth or wisdom.
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