Francisco do Borja Pereira do Amaral explained

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]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bdoamaral.html Catholic-Hierarchy
  2. http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/event/ecv2-1-4.html Session 1
  3. http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/event/ecv2-2-4.html Session 2
  4. http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/event/ecv2-3-4.html Session 3
  5. http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/event/ecv2-4-4.html Session 4
  6. http://diocesedetaubate.org.br/historia/ Portal da Diocese de Taubaté: História