João Francisco Lopes Rocha
1747–1819
priest · canon lawyer · dean of Funchal Cathedral · governor of the diocese
Funchal-born canon lawyer and priest (1747–1819) who became dean of Funchal Cathedral and several times governed the diocese. He was persecuted by Bishop D. José da Costa Torres as a former freemason, and his 1793 letter of complaint was later published in London in 1822.
1Mentioned in
- Lopes Rocha (Dr Vitúrio) — Dean, brother of Dr. Vitúrio Lopes Rocha.
- Freemasonry — Dean of Funchal Cathedral, suspended in 1792, who wrote a complaint in 1793.
- Costa Torres (Dom José da) — Dean of Funchal Cathedral persecuted by the bishop, who wrote a long letter of complaint later published in London in 1822.
- Cathedral chapter — Notable member of the Funchal chapter.
- Atouguia (Viscount of) — Madeiran dean who baptised the future viscount in 1797.
2Chronology
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João Francisco Lopes Rocha was born in the Sé parish of Funchal.
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João Francisco Lopes Rocha graduated in canon law at Coimbra and was ordained priest.
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A royal letter appointed João Francisco Lopes Rocha parish priest of Santa Maria Maior.
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Dean João Francisco Lopes Rocha wrote to minister José de Seabra da Silva complaining of his persecution and continued suspension as a former freemason.
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João Francisco Lopes Rocha's 1793 letter was published in the London review Campeão Portuguez.
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Dean João Francisco Lopes Rocha's letter of complaint was published in London in O Campeão Português.
3Places mentioned
Abroad