José Augusto Martins Fernandes Pedreira
José Augusto Martins Fernandes Pedreira (born April 10, 1935 in Gondomil ) is former bishop of Viana do Castelo .
Life
José Augusto Martins Fernandes Pedreira was ordained a priest on July 12, 1959 . On December 28, 1982, John Paul II appointed him titular bishop of Elvas and auxiliary bishop in Porto .
The bishop of Viana do Castelo , Armindo Lopes Coelho , donated him episcopal ordination on March 19 the next year ; Co- consecrators were Eurico Dias Nogueira , Archbishop of Braga , and Júlio Tavares Rebimbas , Archbishop ad personam of Porto .
On October 29, 1997, he was appointed Bishop of Viana do Castelo. On June 11, 2010, Pope Benedict XVI. his age-related retirement.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Armindo Lopes Coelho |
Bishop of Viana do Castelo 1997-2010 |
Anacleto Cordeiro Gonçalves de Oliveira |
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Martins Fernandes Pedreira, José Augusto |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Portuguese clergyman, bishop emeritus of Viana do Castelo |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 10, 1935 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Gondomil |