Genival Saraiva de França
Genival Saraiva de França (born April 3, 1938 in Alcantil ) is a Brazilian clergyman and emeritus Roman Catholic bishop of Palmares .
Life
Genival Saraiva de França was ordained a priest on January 1, 1965 .
Pope John Paul II appointed him Bishop of Palmares on July 12, 2000 . He was ordained episcopate on September 23 of the same year by the Bishop of Campina Grande , Luís Gonzaga Fernandes ; Co-consecrators were Ivo Lorscheiter , Bishop of Santa Maria , and Acácio Rodrigues Alves , former bishop of Palmares. As a motto he chose PRO HOMINIBUS CONSTITUITUR .
Pope Francis accepted his age-related resignation on March 19, 2014.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Acácio Rodrigues Alves |
Bishop of Palmares 2000-2014 |
Henrique Soares da Costa |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Saraiva de França, Genival |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Brazilian clergyman, emeritus Roman Catholic Bishop of Palmares |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 3, 1938 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Alcantil |