Pontifical Brazilian Pius College
The Pontifical Brazilian Pius College ( pt .: Pontifício Colégio Pio Brasileiro , it . : Pontificio Collegio Pio Brasiliano ) is a papal college in Rome. It was set up for Brazilian seminarians and priests studying theology and philosophy at the college . At the same time it is a seminary for candidates for the priesthood who at the Pontifical Universities in Rome her studies graduate. It is under the administration of the Brazilian Bishops' Conference and is led by Jesuits .
history
The Pontifical Latin American College “Pius” in Rome had existed in Rome since 1858 and was responsible for the formation of priests for Latin America . The college was based at the Basilica of Sant'Andrea della Valle and began studying with 17 seminarians from Colombia , Argentina and Peru . In the early 20th century, the number of Brazilian candidates for priesthood had increased significantly, so that in 1927 Pope Pius XI. (1903–1914), the superior general of the Jesuits and the Brazilian episcopate a new institution was founded. The foundation stone was laid in 1929 and the college building was inaugurated on April 3, 1934. The first year began with 37 seminarians and priests. During the Second World War the number of college students, sometimes only 10-12 participants, fell sharply. In the years 1954 and 1955 the college reached a peak occupancy of 130 students. During the Second Vatican Council , the college served the participating Brazilian bishops as an accommodation and advice center.
organization
Since it was founded, the Brazilian Bishops' Conference has been responsible for the administration, which is carried out by the Jesuits. A bishop (currently Luis Soares Viera ) takes care of the bishops' conference and works with the Congregation for Catholic Education . Candidates for priesthood, diocesan priests and religious priests are sent to Rome by their responsible diocesan bishop or their superior . The average of 120 seminarians and priests not only come from Brazil , the college has also hosted students from the African countries Angola , Benin , Guinea-Bissau and Mozambique ; the South American countries Chile , Bolivia , Colombia, Ecuador and Uruguay ; but also from Europe . The Brazilian College plays with an international soccer team in the “ Clericus Cup ”. The college rectorate consists of the rector, a vice chancellor , a head of studies (at the same time librarian ), a spiritual director and an administrative staff.
Former
From its foundation to its 75th anniversary in 2004, the Brazilian Pius College resulted in a total of 119 bishops and four cardinals .
The cardinals
- Agnelo Cardinal Rossi (1913–1995)
- Serafím Cardinal Fernandes de Araújo (1924-2019)
- Geraldo Majella Cardinal Agnelo (* 1933)
- Odilio Pedro Cardinal Scherer (* 1949)
Web links
- Website Pontificio Colégio Pio Brasileiro (Portuguese)
- Sermon by Cardinal Zenon Grocholewski on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the Pontifical Brazilian College (April 1, 2004) (Portuguese)
Individual evidence
Coordinates: 41 ° 53 ′ 49.3 " N , 12 ° 25 ′ 16.6" E