Augusto César Alves Ferreira da Silva

Augusto César Alves Ferreira da Silva, C.M. (born 15 March 1932) is a Portuguese Roman Catholic prelate, who served as bishop of the Diocese of Portalegre-Castelo Branco from 1978 to 2004. He previously served as bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tete in Mozambique from 1972 to 1976.

Early life and priesthood Ferreira da Silva was born on 15 March 1932 in Fervença, in the municipality of Celorico de Basto, Portugal. He entered the seminary of the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians) in 1946 in Felgueiras. After completing a novitiate in Santander, Spain, he continued his philosophical and theological studies at the Major Seminary of Santa Teresinha.

He was ordained a priest on 24 July 1960 for the Congregation of the Mission.

Later life After retiring, Ferreira da Silva lived in Fátima. He has remained active in pastoral reflection and public commentary, including on social issues and the mission of the Church.