Paulo Lopes de Faria
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Paulo Lopes de Faria was the Brazil
ian Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Diamantina
from May 14, 1997 until his retirement
on May 30, 2007. He was succeeded by Archishop João Bosco Oliver de Faria, but remained Archbishop Emeritus
of the diocese until his death in 2009.
Archbishop Paulo Lopes de Faria died on July 16, 2009, in Belo Horizonte
at the age of 78.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Diamantina
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Diamantina
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Diamantina is an archdiocese located in the city of in Brazil.-History:* June 6, 1854: Established as Diocese of Diamantina from the Diocese of Mariana* June 28, 1917: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Diamantina...
from May 14, 1997 until his retirement
Retirement
Retirement is the point where a person stops employment completely. A person may also semi-retire by reducing work hours.Many people choose to retire when they are eligible for private or public pension benefits, although some are forced to retire when physical conditions don't allow the person to...
on May 30, 2007. He was succeeded by Archishop João Bosco Oliver de Faria, but remained Archbishop Emeritus
Emeritus
Emeritus is a post-positive adjective that is used to designate a retired professor, bishop, or other professional or as a title. The female equivalent emerita is also sometimes used.-History:...
of the diocese until his death in 2009.
Archbishop Paulo Lopes de Faria died on July 16, 2009, in Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte is the capital of and largest city in the state of Minas Gerais, located in the southeastern region of Brazil. It is the third largest metropolitan area in the country...
at the age of 78.