Diocese of Crateús

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The Diocese of Crateus is a Latin Church diocese in the state of Ceara, Brazil, erected in 1963 from territory of the dioceses of Iguatu and Sobral. It is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Fortaleza, with its cathedral in Crateus.

Bishop
Most Rev. Ailton Menegussi
Latin name
Crateopolitan(us)
Erected
28 September 1963
Cathedral
Catedral Senhor do Bonfim
Patron
Our Lord of the Good End
Rank
Suffragan Diocese
Rite
Latin
Province
Fortaleza (Archdiocese of Fortaleza)
Catholics
336,317
Chancery
Cúria Diocesana, Rua Firmino Rosa 1064, 63700-028 Crateús, CE, Brasil
Telephone
Tel. [088]3691-2366

Contact as printed in the Annuario Pontificio.

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Sources: official site + Wikipedia · Annuario code 001001229 · ontology v0.3.2 · updated 2026-06-08

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