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João d'Avila Moreira Lima

1919 – 2011

Catholic bishop

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About João d'Avila Moreira Lima

Lived 1919 – 2011 (aged 92). João d'Avila Moreira Lima was a Brazilian university teacher, catholic priest and catholic bishop.

João d’Avila Moreira Lima (August 30, 1919 – September 30, 2011) was a Brazilian bishop of the Roman Catholic Church.

Biography Lima was born in Itabirito, Brazil and ordained a priest on April 8, 1944. He was appointed an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro as well as Titular Bishop on June 21, 1982 and ordained bishop on August 24, 1982. Lima retired as auxiliary bishop from the Archdiocese of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro on March 20, 2002.

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Important facts

Born
30 August 1919, Itabirito
Birth century
20th century
Died
30 September 2011, Rio de Janeiro
Occupation
University teacher, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
Nationality
Brazil
Positions held
Titular bishop, Auxiliary bishop
Also known as
João d'Ávila Moreira Lima

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Frequently asked questions

Who was João d'Avila Moreira Lima?

Catholic bishop (1919-2011)

When was João d'Avila Moreira Lima born?

João d'Avila Moreira Lima was born on 30 August 1919 in Itabirito.

When did João d'Avila Moreira Lima die?

João d'Avila Moreira Lima died on 30 September 2011 in Rio de Janeiro.

What was João d'Avila Moreira Lima's occupation?

João d'Avila Moreira Lima was a university teacher, catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was João d'Avila Moreira Lima?

João d'Avila Moreira Lima was Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: João d'Avila Moreira Lima

· Wikidata: Q1710230

· DBpedia: João d'Avila Moreira Lima

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