Irineu Sílvio Wilges
Irineu Sílvio Wilges OFM (born October 3, 1936 in Pinheiral , Brazil ) is a Roman Catholic religious and emeritus bishop of Cachoeira do Sul .
Life
Irineu Sílvio Wilges joined the Franciscan Order and was ordained a priest on July 15, 1962 .
Pope John Paul II appointed him Bishop of Cachoeira do Sul on August 14, 2000 . The Archbishop of Aparecida , Aloísio Cardinal Lorscheider , donated him the episcopal ordination on August 12 of the same year; Co- consecrators were Ângelo Domingos Salvador OFMCap , Bishop of Uruguaiana , and José Ivo Lorscheiter , Bishop of Santa Maria . As a motto he chose PAZ E ALEGRIA NO ESPÍRITO SANTO ( Peace and Joy in the Holy Spirit ).
Pope Benedict XVI accepted his age-related resignation on December 28, 2011.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Ângelo Domingos Salvador OFMCap |
Bishop of Cachoeira do Sul 2000–2011 |
Remídio José Bohn |
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Wilges, Irineu Sílvio |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Brazilian clergyman, bishop emeritus of Cachoeira do Sul |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 3, 1936 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Pinheiral |