Airton José dos Santos

Dom Airton José dos Santos (born in Bom Repouso, June 26, 1956) is a Brazilian priest and bishop, was bishop of the diocese of Mogi das Cruzes from 2002 until 2012. He was appointed Archbishop of Campinas by Pope Benedict XVI on February 15, 2012.[1]

His Excellency

Airton José dos Santos
Archbishop of Campinas
ProvinceCampinas
SeeCampinas
PredecessorBruno Gamberini
Orders
OrdinationDecember 8, 1985
Consecration2002
Personal details
Born (1956-06-26) June 26, 1956
Bom Repouso, Minas Gerais
DiedBom Repouso, Brazil
NationalityBrazilliam
DenominationRoman Catholic
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  • Titular Bishop of Mogi das Cruzes (2004 - 2012)

References

  1. (in Portuguese) G1.com-News Airon José dos Santos is the new archbishop of Campinas.


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