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Joaquim Justino Carreira

1950 – 2013

Brazilian Roman Catholic bishop

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About Joaquim Justino Carreira

Lived 1950 – 2013 (aged 63). Joaquim Justino Carreira was a Portuguese and Brazilian catholic priest, catholic deacon and catholic bishop.

Joaquim Justino Carreira (29 January 1950 − 1 September 2013) was a Portuguese-born Brazilian Roman Catholic bishop.

Born in Leiria, Portugal and ordained to the priesthood in 1977, Carreira was named bishop in 2005. In 2011, he was named bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Guarulhos, Brazil. He died while still in office on 1 September 2013, aged 63, in São Paulo.

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Important facts

Born

29 January 1950, Freguesia de Santa Catarina da Serra

Birth century

20th century

Died

1 September 2013, São Paulo

Occupation

Catholic priest, Catholic deacon, Catholic bishop

Nationality

Portugal, Brazil

Education

Pontifical Lateran University, Pontifical Gregorian University

Positions held

Diocesan bishop, Titular bishop, Auxiliary bishop

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Joaquim Justino Carreira?

Brazilian Roman Catholic bishop (1950-2013)

When was Joaquim Justino Carreira born?

Joaquim Justino Carreira was born on 29 January 1950 in Freguesia de Santa Catarina da Serra.

When did Joaquim Justino Carreira die?

Joaquim Justino Carreira died on 1 September 2013 in São Paulo.

What was Joaquim Justino Carreira's occupation?

Joaquim Justino Carreira was a catholic priest, catholic deacon and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Joaquim Justino Carreira?

Joaquim Justino Carreira was Portuguese and Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joaquim Justino Carreira

· Wikidata: Q1690861

· DBpedia: Joaquim Justino Carreira

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