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Suffragan diocese Coimbra, Portugal

Diocese of Coimbra

Conimbricen(sis)

Latin Church

The Diocese of Coimbra is a Latin Church diocese in central Portugal, one of the oldest in the country dating to the 6th century, and suffragan to the Archdiocese of Braga. Its current bishop is Virgílio do Nascimento Antunes, appointed in 2011.

On the map

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The address the register holds for New Cathedral of the Holy Name of Jesus, in Coimbra, Portugal.

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Established
563
Catholics
500,000
Priests
125
Territory
5,300 km²

Parishes and churches

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

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The bishop

Bishop
Virgílio do Nascimento Antunes
Born
22 September 1961
Birthplace
São Mamede

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The cathedral

New Cathedral of the Holy Name of Jesus stands in Coimbra, the church that holds the cathedra from which this see takes its name.

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History

Coimbra, Portugal, is home to the Diocese of Coimbra (Latin: Dioecesis Conimbricensis), a Latin Church diocese of the Catholic Church and a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Braga. From 1472 the bishop of Coimbra also held the comital title of Count of Arganil, and was accordingly styled Bishop-Count (Portuguese: Bispo-Conde).

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  • Bishop D. Virgílio Antunes says Diocese of Coimbra is fully programmed in pastoral units

    Bishop Virgílio Antunes said the Diocese of Coimbra is now organized around pastoral units rather than individual parishes. Speaking during the Feast of the Word at the Sé Nova, the bishop noted that these units operate with their own structures, including priests, pastoral animation teams, pastoral councils, and economic funds. The bishop stated that while the transition has faced some difficulties, the diocese has moved away from focusing on single parishes. He explained that pastoral units are necessary because a single priest or two priests often cannot cover the vast territories involved. The new pastoral year began with a liturgy where lay ministers were appointed and catechists were sent out following their training. The bishop said the upcoming year aims to deepen knowledge of the Word of God through the creation of groups.

    Sep 28, 2026 · Dioceses · 2 sources

  • Bishop Virgílio do Nascimento Antunes makes 5 pastoral appointments

    Bishop Virgílio do Nascimento Antunes has appointed 5 priests to new pastoral roles within the Diocese of Coimbra for the 2026-2027 year. According to an announcement from the diocese, Father Maurício Santos Ferreira, also known as Alberto Maria da Cruz Santos Ferreira, will serve as parochial vicar for the Salvitas pastoral units. This assignment covers Lamarosa, Meãs do Campo, São Martinho de Árvore, São Silvestre, Tentúgal, Arazede, Gatões, Liceia, and Seixo de Gatões. The other appointments include Father Filipe José Miranda Diniz as spiritual assistant for the Coimbra diocesan branch of the Associação dos Médicos Católicos Portugueses and the Associação Católica dos Enfermeiros e Profissionais de Saúde. Father Fernando Rodrigues de Carvalho will serve as spiritual assistant for the Instituto Secular da Sagrada Família, while Father Jorge Miguel Santos Carvalho will be the spiritual assistant for the Regia “Cenáculo do Espírito Santo” of the Legião de Maria. Additionally, Father Geraldo Kanjala Mário will serve as chaplain for the Associação Humanitária dos Bombeiros Voluntários de Figueiró dos Vinhos.

    Sep 18, 2026 · Dioceses

  • Diocese of Coimbra begins pastoral mission

    Sep 18, 2026 · Dioceses

  • Diocese of Coimbra publishes pastoral note

    Sep 18, 2026 · Dioceses

  • Diocese of Coimbra opens Escola Diocesana de Musica Sacra

    Sep 12, 2026 · Education

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