Vital Maria Gonçalves de Oliveira

Dom Vital

Dom Vital or Vital Maria Gonçalves de Oliveira (1844 - 1878) was the Bishop of Olinda[1] who was imprisoned during the crisis of the Religious Question.[2]

Dom Vital was born in Parahyba. He started studying for the priesthood in Olinda's diocesan seminary continuing his studies at the Saint-Sulpice Seminary in Paris. He became a Capuchin friar in 1863 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1868 in Toulouse. He returned to Brazil where he taught in São Paulo's diocesan seminary.[3]

He was chosen by the imperial government in 1871 to fill the vacant see of Olinda. Although reluctant to become a bishop the Pope, Pius IX, confirmed the appointment.[4] He became a bishop in 1872.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Bishop Vital Maria Gonçalves de Oliveira, O.F.M. Cap., Catholic-hierarchy.org
  2. ↑ The Young Friar and the Emperor, Seattle Catholic
  3. ↑ The Young Friar and the Emperor, Seattle Catholic
  4. ↑ The Young Friar and the Emperor, Seattle Catholic
  5. ↑ Bishop Vital Maria Gonçalves de Oliveira, O.F.M. Cap., Catholic-hierarchy.org


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