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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Picos (Latin: Dioecesis Picuensis) is a diocese located in the city of Picos in the ecclesiastical province of Teresina in Brazil.
History
- 28 October 1974: Established as Diocese of Picos from the Diocese of Oeiras and Metropolitan Archdiocese of Teresina
Bishops
- Bishops of Picos (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order
- Bishop Plínio José Luz da Silva (2003.11.26 – present)
- Bishop Augusto Alves da Rocha (1975.05.23 – 2001.10.24), appointed Bishop of Oeiras-Floriano, Piaui
Other priest of this diocese who became bishop
- Alfredo Schäffler, appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Parnaíba, Piaui in 2000
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