José Eugênio Corrêa
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José Eugênio Corrêa was a Brazil
ian bishop
of the Roman Catholic Church
. Corrêa was born in Lima Duarte
, Brazil
in 1914. On 26 October 1941 Corrêa was ordained
a priest for the Archidocese of Juiz de Fora
. He was appointed bishop of the Diocese of Caratinga on 19 August 1957 and was ordained on 10 November 1957. Corrêa resigned from the Diocese of Caratinga on 27 November 1978.
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 bishop
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
of the Roman Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
. Corrêa was born in Lima Duarte
Lima Duarte, Minas Gerais
Lima Duarte is a city and municipality in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. It has a population of 15,043 inhabitants and a total area of 850.4 km²...
, Brazil
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...
in 1914. On 26 October 1941 Corrêa was ordained
Ordination
In general religious use, ordination is the process by which individuals are consecrated, that is, set apart as clergy to perform various religious rites and ceremonies. The process and ceremonies of ordination itself varies by religion and denomination. One who is in preparation for, or who is...
a priest for the Archidocese of Juiz de Fora
Juiz de Fora
-Industry, Trade, and Culture:Juiz de Fora is the second most important industrial center in the state of Minas Gerais, despite being the fourth largest in terms of population. It was once the state's largest city, position which was held up until the beginning of the 20th century...
. He was appointed bishop of the Diocese of Caratinga on 19 August 1957 and was ordained on 10 November 1957. Corrêa resigned from the Diocese of Caratinga on 27 November 1978.