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21 September 2005
Erected: Serrinha, Brazil; Assolari named Bishop
The diocese of Serrinha, Baia, Brazil was erected with territory taken from the archdiocese of Feira de Santana and the diocese of Paulo Afonso. Bishop-elect Ottorino Assolari, C.S.F. was named as its first bishop.
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