Armando Círio
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Armando Círio, O.S.I. is a Brazil
ian bishop
of the Roman Catholic Church
. He is currently one of oldest bishop in the Catholic Church and one of oldest Brazil
ian bishop
s.
Círio born in Calamandrana
, Italy
in April 1916, and was ordained a priest on June 29, 1940, in the religious order of Oblates of St. Joseph
. He was appointed bishop of Diocese of Toledo (Brazil)
on May 14, 1960, and ordained bishop August 28, 1960. On October 15, 1979, Cirio was appointed Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Cascavel
and would remain until his retirement on December 27, 1995.
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 bishop
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
of the Roman Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
. He is currently one of oldest bishop in the Catholic Church and one of oldest 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 bishop
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
s.
Círio born in Calamandrana
Calamandrana
Calamandrana is a comune in the Province of Asti in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 60 km southeast of Turin and about 20 km southeast of Asti...
, Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
in April 1916, and was ordained a priest on June 29, 1940, in the religious order of Oblates of St. Joseph
Oblates of St. Joseph
The Oblates of St. Joseph is a Catholic religious order founded in 1878 by St. Joseph Marello. In 1999 their Shrine of Saint Joseph the Guardian of the Redeemer was named after the Apostolic exhortation Redemptoris Custos.-External links:* *...
. He was appointed bishop of Diocese of Toledo (Brazil)
Roman Catholic Diocese of Toledo, Brazil
For the Archdiocese in Spain, see Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toledo.For the Diocese in the United States, see Roman Catholic Diocese of Toledo....
on May 14, 1960, and ordained bishop August 28, 1960. On October 15, 1979, Cirio was appointed Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Cascavel
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cascavel
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cascavel is an archdiocese located in the city of Cascavel in Brazil.-History:* May 5, 1978: Established as Diocese of Cascavel from the Diocese of Toledo* October 16, 1979: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cascavel...
and would remain until his retirement on December 27, 1995.
See also
- List of oldest Catholic bishops
- Archdiocese of CascavelRoman Catholic Archdiocese of CascavelThe Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cascavel is an archdiocese located in the city of Cascavel in Brazil.-History:* May 5, 1978: Established as Diocese of Cascavel from the Diocese of Toledo* October 16, 1979: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cascavel...
- Oblates of St. JosephOblates of St. JosephThe Oblates of St. Joseph is a Catholic religious order founded in 1878 by St. Joseph Marello. In 1999 their Shrine of Saint Joseph the Guardian of the Redeemer was named after the Apostolic exhortation Redemptoris Custos.-External links:* *...
- Diocese of Toledo (Brazil)Roman Catholic Diocese of Toledo, BrazilFor the Archdiocese in Spain, see Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toledo.For the Diocese in the United States, see Roman Catholic Diocese of Toledo....