Norberto Do Amaral
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Norberto Do Amaral was born February 17, 1956 in Ainaro, East Timor
. After attending the elementary Catholic school in Ainaro, he entered the Seminary of Our Lady of Fatima
in Dare. He completed his philosophical studies from 1981–1983 and theological studies between 1985-1988 at the Major Seminary of St. Peter in Ritapiret, Flores, Indonesia. He also carried out a year of pastoral ministry in the parish of Ossú during 1984. He was ordained a priest on October 18, 1988 for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Díli.
He subsequently served in the following positions: 1988: Assistant Pastor of the Parish of Ainaro, 1989-2000: Pastor of the Parish of Maubisse, 2000-2004: Rector of the Diocesan Minor Seminary in Dili.
From 2005-2007 he undertook studies for a licentiate in dogmatic theology at the Urban University in Rome. Since 2007 he has been Professor of Dogmatic Theology and Prefect of Studies at the Major Seminary
in Dili. Since 2008, he has served as Chancellor of the Diocese of Dili and Director of the Diocesan Magazine “Seara”.
On 24 Apr 2010 he was ordained bishop of the newly created Roman Catholic Diocese of Maliana
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East Timor
The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, commonly known as East Timor , is a state in Southeast Asia. It comprises the eastern half of the island of Timor, the nearby islands of Atauro and Jaco, and Oecusse, an exclave on the northwestern side of the island, within Indonesian West Timor...
. After attending the elementary Catholic school in Ainaro, he entered the Seminary of Our Lady of Fatima
Seminary of Our Lady of Fatima
The Minor Seminary of Our Lady of Fatima, the oldest Roman Catholic Seminary in East Timor was founded in 1936. The seminary was initially established in Manatutu district, south of Dili. In 1951 it was moved to Dare. In 1954 the Vatican canonically registered the seminary...
in Dare. He completed his philosophical studies from 1981–1983 and theological studies between 1985-1988 at the Major Seminary of St. Peter in Ritapiret, Flores, Indonesia. He also carried out a year of pastoral ministry in the parish of Ossú during 1984. He was ordained a priest on October 18, 1988 for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Díli.
He subsequently served in the following positions: 1988: Assistant Pastor of the Parish of Ainaro, 1989-2000: Pastor of the Parish of Maubisse, 2000-2004: Rector of the Diocesan Minor Seminary in Dili.
From 2005-2007 he undertook studies for a licentiate in dogmatic theology at the Urban University in Rome. Since 2007 he has been Professor of Dogmatic Theology and Prefect of Studies at the Major Seminary
Seminary of SS Peter and Paul
The Seminary of SS Peter and Paul is a Roman Catholic Seminary in Dili, East Timor. It is the country’s only Major Seminary named after the Saints Peter and Paul. It is located in Fatumeta....
in Dili. Since 2008, he has served as Chancellor of the Diocese of Dili and Director of the Diocesan Magazine “Seara”.
On 24 Apr 2010 he was ordained bishop of the newly created Roman Catholic Diocese of Maliana
Roman Catholic Diocese of Maliana
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Maliana is a Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in East Timor. The new diocese includes the administrative region of Maliana in districts of Liquica, Bobonaro, and Cova–Lima and 16 sub–districts....
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