Antônio Gaspar
Antônio Gaspar (born November 11, 1931 in São Paulo , Brazil ) is a Roman Catholic clergyman and former bishop of Barretos .
Life
Antônio Gaspar was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of São Paulo on July 8, 1962 .
Pope John Paul II appointed him Auxiliary Bishop in São Paulo and Titular Bishop of Cozyla on December 6, 1982 . The Archbishop of São Paulo, Paulo Evaristo Cardinal Arns OFM , donated him episcopal ordination on February 6 of the next year ; Co-consecrators were the auxiliary bishops Francisco Manuel Vieira and José Thurler from São Paulo.
On December 20, 2000, he was appointed Bishop of Barretos, and on March 3 of the next year he was appointed to the office. On January 9, 2008, Pope Benedict XVI. his age-related resignation.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Pedro Fré CSsR |
Bishop of Barretos 2000-2008 |
Edmilson Amador Caetano OCist |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Gaspar, Antônio |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Brazilian clergyman, former bishop of Barretos |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 11, 1931 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | São Paulo |