João Braz de Aviz is a prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as the prefect of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life from 2011 to 2025. He began his career working for twenty years as a parish priest and seminary teacher. He became a bishop in 1994 and was bishop of Ponta Grossa from 1998 to 2002, archbishop of Maringá from 2002 to 2004, and archbishop of Brasília from 2004 to 2011.
João Braz de Aviz, Brazilian cardinal
João Braz de Aviz, Brazilian cardinal
On April 24, in the year 1947, João Braz de Aviz, Brazilian cardinal. This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of April 24, a notable event in this corner of history.
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- This event took place on April 24, 1947 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 13 January 2026.
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