Year · 1725

1725

Governor Francisco da Costa Freire founded the Recolhimento das Órfãs in Funchal with four orphans.

Freire (Francisco da Costa)Charitable institutionsOrphan Girls’ Retreat House Francisco da Costa Freire

1725

Nicolau Francisco Xavier da Silva took his doctorate in canon law at Coimbra.

Silva (Nicolau Francisco Xavier da) Nicolau Francisco Xavier da Silva Coimbra

1725–1726

Governor Francisco da Costa Freire arrested two councillors over precedence in the Corpus Christi procession.

Corpus Christi procession Francisco da Costa Freire

19 February 1725

The Holy See confirmed D. Manuel Coutinho as bishop of Funchal after delays caused by disputes with Rome.

Coutinho (Dom Manuel) D. Manuel Coutinho

13 May 1725

D. Manuel Coutinho was consecrated bishop by Patriarch Tomaz de Almeida.

Coutinho (Dom Manuel) Tomaz de Almeida

22 July 1725

Bishop D. Manuel Coutinho arrived in Funchal and took charge of the diocese.

Coutinho (Dom Manuel) Funchal

1 October 1725

Manuel de Carvalho Valdavesso built the chapel of São Luís at Diferença, Faial, and its deed of endowment was executed.

DiferençaSt Louis (chapels) Manuel de Carvalho Valdavesso DiferençaFaial