Palmares (Diocese) [Catholic-Hierarchy]

13 January 1962ErectedDiocese of Garanhuns (Cities of Palmares, Barreiros, Agua Prêta, Joaquim Nabuco, Catende, Beiern de Maria, Maraial, Lagôa dos Gatos, and Cupira)
Archdiocese of Olinda e Recife (Cities of Rio Formoso, Sirinhaém, Gameleira, Ribeirâo, and Cortes) Diocese of Palmares (erected)