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Diocese of Erexim announces death of Father Antonio José Scheffel at 86

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The Diocese of Erexim announced the death of Father Antonio José Scheffel on Saturday, October 17, at the age of 86. He died from a sudden heart attack at the Lar Sacerdotal of the Nossa Senhora de Fátima Seminary in Erechim.

Father Scheffel served the priesthood for nearly 46 years following his ordination on July 13, 1968. His ministry included pastoral work in several communities, such as Carazinho, Campinas do Sul, Aratiba, Erval Grande, Sede Dourado, Benjamin Constant do Sul, and Mariano Moro. He also served as a missionary in the Diocese of Goiás from 1995 to 1998 and in the Prelazia de Itacoatiara in Amazonas.

During his career, Father Scheffel lived among indigenous peoples in the Benjamin Constant do Sul and Getúlio Vargas regions in 2007 and 2008. He also provided assistance to camp farmers. In April 2014, he requested to step down from parish duties due to his age and health, becoming a parish priest emeritus. He had lived at the Lar Sacerdotal since mid-2021. Bishop Adimir Antônio Mazali asked for prayers for the deceased priest.

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Earlier version, Monday 19 October

Diocese of Erexim bids farewell to Father Antonio José Scheffel, 86

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Oct 17, 2:17 PM Diocese of Erexim Português Diocese de Erexim comunica falecimento do padre Antonio José Scheffel, aos 86 anos
  2. Oct 18, 11:06 AM Diocese of Erexim Português Diocese de Erexim se despede do padre Antonio José Scheffel, aos 86 anos

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