José Câmnate na Bissign
Guinea-Bissauan Roman Catholic bishop
About José Câmnate na Bissign
Born 1953. José Câmnate na Bissign is a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
José Câmnate na Bissign (born Mansôa, 28 May 1953) is a Guinea-Bissauan Roman Catholic bishop. He was the first native bishop of Guinea-Bissau, serving from 2000 to 2020.
He was ordained a priest in Bissau, at 31 December 1982, aged 29 years old. After the death of Settimio Ferrazzetta, he was appointed the second bishop of the Diocese of Bissau on 15 October 1999. He was received his episcopal consecration on 12 February 2000.
He has been involved in the dialogue between the different political and religious groups in Guinea-Bissau. He was one of the main proponents of the Commission Justice and Peace and of the Council for ecumenical dialogue, inter-religious and for the promotion of human dignity.
Pope Francis accepted his resignation on 11 July 2020.
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Who is José Câmnate na Bissign?
Guinea-Bissauan Roman Catholic bishop
When was José Câmnate na Bissign born?
José Câmnate na Bissign was born on 28 May 1953 in Mansôa.
What is José Câmnate na Bissign's occupation?
José Câmnate na Bissign is a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
What nationality is José Câmnate na Bissign?
José Câmnate na Bissign's recorded nationality: Guinea-Bissau.
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