Fernando Arêas Rifan

Bishop with Vatican II involvement

Fernando Arêas Rifan - Bishop with Vatican II involvement
Born

October 25th, 1950
74 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Brazil

Links & References

Born in Brazil, served as a bishop within the Traditionalist Catholic community. Focused on preserving the teachings and practices of the Church as established prior to the Second Vatican Council. Participated actively in the Latin Mass and promoted its significance within the Catholic tradition. Engaged in various ecclesiastical roles, leading a diocese and overseeing the spiritual needs of his congregation.

Ordained as a bishop in the Catholic Church

Advocated for the Latin Mass

Provided pastoral care to traditionalist communities

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