Type: | Bishop |
Clemente José Carlos de Gouvea Isnard, O.S.B. | |
Bishop of Diocese of Nova Friburgo (emeritus) | |
Church: | Roman Catholic Church |
See: | Diocese of Nova Friburgo |
Term: | 1960 - 1992 |
Predecessor: | None |
Successor: | Alano Maria Pena |
Ordination: | December 19, 1942 |
Birth Date: | 8 July 1917 |
Previous Post: | Priest |
Clemente José Carlos de Gouvea Isnard, O.S.B. (July 8, 1917 - August 24, 2011) was a Brazilian bishop of the Roman Catholic Church.[1] [2]
Isnard was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1917 and was ordained a priest on December 19, 1942 of the Order of Saint Benedict.[3] He was appointed Bishop of the Diocese of Nova Friburgo on April 23, 1960 and was ordained bishop July 25, 1960. Isnard remained at the diocese for over 30 years, retiring July 17, 1992.[3] [4] [5]