Person bishop of Funchal bishop of Porto Capuchin friar

D. Fr. José de Santa Maria

d. 1708

bishop of Funchal · bishop of Porto · Capuchin friar

Main article Santa Maria (Dom Friar José de) Biography of D. Fr. José de Santa Maria, a Capuchin friar who was bishop of Funchal from 1690/91 to 1696, known for his pastoral visits, diocesan synod and patient endurance of the captain-general D. Rodrigo da Costa. He was later transferred to the see of Porto, where he died in 1708.

Capuchin friar and thirteenth bishop of Funchal (1690/91–1696), appointed after João Moniz da Silva declined, known for his pastoral visits, diocesan synod and patient endurance of the captain-general D. Rodrigo da Costa. He was later transferred to Porto, where he died in 1708.

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Bishops of Funchal — Thirteenth bishop of Funchal (1690–1696).
Silva (João Moniz da) — Friar appointed bishop of Funchal after João Moniz da Silva declined.

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1689
King Pedro II nominated Fr. José de Santa Maria bishop of Funchal. Pope Alexander VIII confirmed the appointment on 6 March 1690, and he was consecrated by Cardinal de Lencastre on 25 November 1690.

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2Porto

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