José Antônio Peruzzo (born 19 April 1960) is a Brazilian prelate of the Catholic Church who has been Archbishop of Curitiba since January 2015. He was Bishop of Palmas–Francisco Beltrão from 2005 to 2015.

Biography

José Antônio Peruzzo was born on 19 April 1960 in

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. He attended the Marist College and the São José Minor Seminary in

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. He completed his philosophical studies at the

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(1979-1981) and the theological studies in the Studium Theologicum (1982-1985). He continued his studies in Rome, obtaining a licenciate in sacred scripture at the

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in Rome (1988-1992) and a doctorate in biblical theology at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (2002-2004). On 22 December 1985, he was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Cascavel. His pastoral work included serving as coordinator of religious instruction for the diocese. He became pastor of the diocesan cathedral parish and served on two diocesan bodies, the college of consultors and the priests council. His academic career included terms as Professor at the Diocesan Center of Theology and Rector of the Theological Seminary of Cascavel. On 24 August 2005,

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appointed him Bishop of Palmas-Francisco Beltrão. He received his episcopal consecration on 23 November from Archbishop Armando Círio, OSI.

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appointed him archbishop of Curitiba on 7 January 2015. He was installed there on 19 March. He heads the committee for Biblical-Religious Engagement of the

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Peruzzo, Jose Antonio 1960 births Living people 21st-century Roman Catholic archbishops in Brazil People from Cascavel Pontifical Biblical Institute alumni Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas alumni Roman Catholic archbishops of Curitiba