João Braz de Aviz Rank
About João Braz de Aviz
He is a Brazilian asset to the Catholic Church and has been an Auxiliary Bishop, Archbishop and bishop at different points in time.
Personal Life
He has seven siblings with one of them suffering from down syndrome. He studied at Rainha dos Apostolos and the Faculty of Palmas and completed after studying philosophical studies. He moved on to study at Pontifical Gregorian University and also studied at Pontifical Lateran University.
Priesthood and Roman Curia Journey
In 1972, he started his work as a priest at Apucarana diocese. He was also the rector of Apucarana Major Seminary. In 2012, he was made cardinal and about a year later, he became part of the Congregation for Bishops.
Challenge
Braz lost one of his eyes due to an arm robbery attack. He walked into danger on his way to a village, he passed through a place where there was a robbery going on. He was also shot and the bullets went into his lungs and intestines.
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F.A.Q. about João Braz de Aviz
When is his birthday?
João Braz de Aviz's birthday is on April 24, 1947.
In how many days is his birthday?
João's birthday is in 26 days
How old is he?
He is 76 years old.
Where is João from?
He was born in Matra, Brazil.