Geraldo Majella Agnelo

Geraldo Majella Agnelo, born on October nineteenth, nineteen thirty-three, was a distinguished Brazilian prelate of the Catholic Church. His ecclesiastical journey began when he was ordained a bishop in nineteen seventy-eight, taking on the role of bishop of Toledo until nineteen eighty-two. Following this, he served as the archbishop of Londrina from nineteen eighty-two to nineteen ninety-one.

In nineteen ninety-one, Agnelo transitioned to the Roman Curia, where he held the significant position of secretary of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments until nineteen ninety-nine. His leadership and dedication to the Church were recognized when he was appointed archbishop of São Salvador da Bahia, a role he fulfilled from nineteen ninety-nine until two thousand eleven.

In two thousand one, Agnelo was elevated to the rank of cardinal, further solidifying his influence and commitment to the Catholic faith. His extensive service and contributions to the Church have left a lasting impact on the communities he served.