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Francisco do Borja Pereira do Amaral

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Francisco do Borja Pereira do Amaral (10 October 1898–1 May 1989) was a Brazilian bishop. He served as Bishop of Lorena (1941-1944) and Bishop of Taubaté (1944-1976).[1] He attended all four sessions of the Second Vatican Council.[2][3][4][5] He was a supporter of lay apostolates, especially Catholic Action.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Catholic-Hierarchy: Bishop Francisco do Borja Pereira do Amaral
  2. ^ Session 1
  3. ^ Session 2
  4. ^ Session 3
  5. ^ Session 4
  6. ^ Portal da Diocese de Taubaté: História (in Portuguese)