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José Antônio Aparecido Tosi Marques

b. 1948

Archbishop of Fortaleza

Catholic priest Catholic bishop Catholic deacon

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About José Antônio Aparecido Tosi Marques

Born 1948. José Antônio Aparecido Tosi Marques is a Brazilian catholic priest, catholic bishop and catholic deacon.

José Antônio Aparecido Tosi Marques (born 13 May 1948) is a Brazilian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He was the Archbishop of Fortaleza from 1999 to 2023.

Biography

Born on 13 May 1948, the first of six brothers, he was ordained a priest in 1974.

He served as auxiliary bishop of the archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia from 1991 to 1999.

Pope Francis accepted his resignation on 11 October 2023.

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Important facts

Born

7 May 1948, Jaú

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Catholic priest, Catholic bishop, Catholic deacon

Nationality

Brazil

Positions held

Titular bishop, Auxiliary bishop, Catholic archbishop

Also known as

Jose Antonio Aparecido Tosi Marques

People in José Antônio Aparecido Tosi Marques's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Pope Francis

1936 – 2025

Latin Catholic priest

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped José Antônio Aparecido Tosi Marques's

Frequently asked questions

Who is José Antônio Aparecido Tosi Marques?

Archbishop of Fortaleza

When was José Antônio Aparecido Tosi Marques born?

José Antônio Aparecido Tosi Marques was born on 7 May 1948 in Jaú.

What is José Antônio Aparecido Tosi Marques's occupation?

José Antônio Aparecido Tosi Marques is a catholic priest, catholic bishop and catholic deacon.

What nationality is José Antônio Aparecido Tosi Marques?

José Antônio Aparecido Tosi Marques is Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: José Antônio Aparecido Tosi Marques

· Wikidata: Q556550

· DBpedia: José Antônio Aparecido Tosi Marques

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