About Newton Holanda Gurgel
Lived 1923 – 2017 (aged 93). Newton Holanda Gurgel was a Brazilian catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Newton Holanda Gurgel (November 1, 1923 – April 6, 2017) was a Brazilian prelate of the Catholic Church.
Gurgel was born in Acopiara, Brazil and ordained a priest on December 17, 1949. Gurgel was appointed auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Crato on April 10, 1979, as well as titular bishop of Gummi in Byzacena and was consecrated on May 27, 1979. Gurgel was appointed bishop of the Diocese of Crato on November 24, 1993, where he served until his retirement on May 2, 2001. Gurgel died in Crato, Ceará on April 6, 2017, as a result from multiple organ failure and respiratory failure.
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Who was Newton Holanda Gurgel?
Roman Catholic Bishop (1923-2017)
When was Newton Holanda Gurgel born?
Newton Holanda Gurgel was born on 1 November 1923 in Acopiara.
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Newton Holanda Gurgel died on 6 April 2017 in Crato.
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Newton Holanda Gurgel was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
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Newton Holanda Gurgel was Brazilian.
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