José da Silva Chaves

José da Silva Chaves (born 15 May 1930) is a Brazilian Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of the Diocese of Uruaçu in the state of Goiás from 1976 until his retirement in 2007. He previously served as auxiliary bishop and in various leadership roles within the diocese.

Early life and priesthood José da Silva Chaves was born on 15 May 1930 in São Domingos, in the state of Goiás, Brazil. He undertook philosophical studies in Minas Gerais and theological studies at the Theological Seminary Santa Cruz in Silvânia, completing his formation in 1955. Chaves was ordained as a priest on 8 December 1955 in the Archdiocese of Goiânia.

Episcopal ministry On 29 November 1967, Chaves was appointed auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Uruaçu and titular bishop of Rusubbicari. He received his episcopal consecration on 11 February 1968 at the cathedral in Goiânia, with Archbishop Fernando Gomes dos Santos serving as principal consecrator.