Antônio do Carmo Cheuiche
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Antônio do Carmo Cheuiche (Caçapava do Sul
, June 13, 1927 — Ivoti
, October 14, 2009) was the Brazil
ian Auxiliary Bishop
of Santa Maria
(1969–1971) and Porto Alegre
(1971–2001).
Caçapava do Sul
Caçapava do Sul is a Brazilian city in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, located on the banks of the Camaquã River. As of 2006 the city had a population of 34,461. It was the 2nd capital of the Piratini Republic from 1839 to 1840....
, June 13, 1927 — Ivoti
Ivoti
Ivoti is a municipality in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. It is known for its apple trees, windmills, and large green plains.-See also:*List of municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul...
, October 14, 2009) was the Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian Auxiliary Bishop
Auxiliary bishop
An auxiliary bishop, in the Roman Catholic Church, is an additional bishop assigned to a diocese because the diocesan bishop is unable to perform his functions, the diocese is so extensive that it requires more than one bishop to administer, or the diocese is attached to a royal or imperial office...
of Santa Maria
Roman Catholic Diocese of Santa Maria
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Santa Maria is a archdiocese located in the city of Santa Maria. Before being elevated to an archdiocese itself in 2011 it was part of the Ecclesiastical province of Porto Alegre in Brazil.-History:...
(1969–1971) and Porto Alegre
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Porto Alegre
The Roman Catholic Metropolitan Archdiocese of Porto Alegre is an ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in Brazil. It was erected as the Diocese of São Pedro do Rio Grande by Pope Pius IX on May 7, 1848, and elevated to the rank of a metropolitan archdiocese by Pope Pius...
(1971–2001).