Earlier version, Tuesday 8 September
Pope names José Paulino Francisco Neto as bishop of Porto Nacional
Bishops
Pope Leo XIV names Pe. Paulino as bishop of Porto Nacional
In brief
Pope Leo XIV appointed Monsignor José Paulino Francisco Neto as the new bishop of the Diocese of Porto Nacional in Tocantins on September 8, 2026.
Father Paulino belongs to the clergy of the Diocese of Araçuaí. He has served as a missionary in the Archdiocese of Vitória and currently works as a parochial vicar at the Nossa Senhora da Glória parish. The Archdiocese of Vitória expressed gratitude for his ministry following the announcement.
AI-assisted briefing based on the sources below.Sources behind this story
- Official source@CNBBNacionalNew bishop of Porto Nacional diocese appointed
CNBB · Luiz Lopes
- Official source@arquivitoriaPope Leo XIV appoints Fr Paulino as bishop of Porto Nacional (TO)
Diocese of Vitória · Daniela Gomide
Earlier version, Tuesday 8 September
Pope Leo XIV appoints Pe. Paulino as bishop of Porto Nacional
How the coverage unfolded
- Sep 8, 3:04 AM CNBB Português Nomeado o novo bispo da diocese de Porto Nacional (TO)
- Sep 8, 3:18 AM Diocese of Vitória Português Papa Leão XIV nomeia Pe. Paulino como bispo de Porto Nacional (TO)
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