Sao Carlos do Pinhal, Diocese of (S. CAROLI PINHALENSIS), suffragan of the Archdiocese of Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America, created on June 7, 1908. The Rt. Rev. Jose Marcondes Homem de Mello, the present bishop, was born on February 13, 1860, and elevated in May, 1906; he had been Archbishop of Path, from which he resigned. The residence of the bishop is at Sao Carlos do Pinhal, State of Sao Paulo, founded in 1857 and raised to the rank of city on April 21, 1880. It is connected with the city of Sao Paulo, capital of the state, by a railroad, the trip occupying about six hours. Its population is estimated at 67,000, mostly Catholics. Besides the public schools and those maintained by the diocese, there is an excellent institution for the education of girls, known as “Collegio de Sao Carlos” and directed by the Sisters of the Most Holy Sacrament.
JULIAN MORENO-LACALLE