José Antônio Peruzzo Explained

Type:Archbishop
Honorific Prefix:The Most Reverend
José Antônio Peruzzo
Archbishop of Curitiba
Church:Roman Catholic Church
Archdiocese:Curitiba
See:Curitiba
Appointed:7 January 2015
Term Start:19 March 2015
Predecessor:Moacyr José Vitti
Ordination:22 December 1985
Consecration:23 November 2005
Consecrated By:Armando Círio
Birth Name:José Antônio Peruzzo
Birth Date:1960 4, df=yes
Birth Place:Cascavel, Paraná, Brazil
Previous Post:Bishop of Palmas-Francisco Beltrão (2005-15)
Alma Mater:Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná
Pontifical Biblical Institute
Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas
Motto:Facite discipulos docete
Coat Of Arms:Coat of arms of José Antônio Peruzzo.svg

José Antônio Peruzzo (born 19 April 1960) is a Brazilian prelate of the Catholic Church who has been Archbishop of Curitiba since January 2015. He was Bishop of Palmas–Francisco Beltrão from 2005 to 2015.

Biography

José Antônio Peruzzo was born on 19 April 1960 in Cascavel, Paraná, Brazil. He attended the Marist College and the São José Minor Seminary in Curitiba. He completed his philosophical studies at the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (1979-1981) and the theological studies in the Studium Theologicum (1982-1985). He continued his studies in Rome, obtaining a licenciate in sacred scripture at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome (1988-1992) and a doctorate in biblical theology at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (2002-2004). On 22 December 1985, he was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Cascavel.

His pastoral work included serving as coordinator of religious instruction for the diocese. He became pastor of the diocesan cathedral parish and served on two diocesan bodies, the college of consultors and the priests council. His academic career included terms as Professor at the Diocesan Center of Theology and Rector of the Theological Seminary of Cascavel.

On 24 August 2005, Pope Benedict XVI appointed him Bishop of Palmas-Francisco Beltrão.[1] He received his episcopal consecration on 23 November from Archbishop Armando Círio, OSI.

Pope Francis appointed him archbishop of Curitiba on 7 January 2015.[2] He was installed there on 19 March.[3]

He heads the committee for Biblical-Religious Engagement of the Episcopal Conference of Brazil.[4]

Notes and References

  1. 16 July 2019 . . 24 August 2005 . it . Rinunce e Nomine, 24.08.2005 .
  2. 16 July 2019 . Holy See Press Office . 7 January 2015 . it . Rinunce e Nomine, 07.01.2015 .
  3. News: 16 July 2019 . 19 March 2015 . Dom José Antônio Peruzzo toma posse como arcebispo de Curitiba . pt . Globo G1.
  4. Web site: 16 July 2019 . 8 May 2019 . Dom Peruzzo é reeleito para presidir a Comissão Episcopal para Animação Bíblico-Catequética . pt . .