The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Goiânia () is an archdiocese located in and around the city of Goiânia in the Central-West Region of Brazil.
History March 26, 1956: Established as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Goiânia from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Goiás
Minor Basilica Basilica of the Eternal Father, Trindade
Bishops The following bishops, all Roman Rite, have served the archdiocese: Episcopal ordinaries Fernando Gomes dos Santos (7 March 1957 – 1 June 1985), who attended the Second Vatican Council.Thomas, J., A Church Led by Shepherds: Vatican II's Blueprint for Bishops, National Catholic Register, published on 3 March 2025, accessed on 7 September 2026 Antônio Ribeiro de Oliveira (23 October 1985 – 8 May 2002) Washington Cruz, CP (8 May 2002 – 9 December 2021) João Justino de Medeiros Silva (9 December 2021 – present)
Auxiliary bishops Antônio Ribeiro de Oliveira (1975-1985), appointed Archbishop here Waldemar Passini Dalbello (2009-2014), appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Luziânia, Goias Levi Bonatto, Opus Dei (2014- ) Moacir Silva Arantes (2016-2020), appointed Bishop of Barreiras
Bishop Fernando Gomes dos Santos spoke about the ministry of a bishop as he envisaged it during a debate at the Second Vatican Council: Instead of being served by all, he said, the bishop himself "should stand in the midst of the people and serve all".
Suffragan dioceses Diocese of Anápolis Diocese of Goiás Diocese of Ipameri Diocese of Itumbiara Diocese of Jataí Diocese of Rubiataba–Mozarlândia Diocese of São Luís de Montes Belos
References
Sources GCatholic.org Catholic Hierarchy Archdiocese website (Portuguese)