José Geraldo Oliveira do Valle

José Geraldo Oliveira do Valle, C.S.S. (born 3 December 1929) is a Brazilian Roman Catholic prelate, who served as the first bishop of the Diocese of Almenara and later as the seventh Bishop of the Diocese of Guaxupé in Brazil.

Early life and priesthood José Geraldo Oliveira do Valle was born on 3 December 1929 in Leme, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. He joined the Congregation of the Sacred Stigmata (Stigmatines) and was ordained a priest on 10 January 1954.

Upon reaching the age of 75, he submitted his resignation in accordance with canon law. His resignation was accepted by Pope Benedict XVI on 19 April 2006, after which he assumed the title of Bishop Emeritus of Guaxupé.

Later life Following his retirement, Oliveira do Valle continued to reside in Brazil and remained active in pastoral and spiritual activities within his religious congregation and former dioceses.