Albano Bortoletto Cavallin facts for kids
Albano Bortoletto Cavallin was an important Brazilian Roman Catholic leader. He served the church for many years as a priest, bishop, and archbishop.
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Who Was Albano Bortoletto Cavallin?
Albano Bortoletto Cavallin was born on April 25, 1930. His birthplace was Lapa, a town in the state of Paraná, Brazil. He dedicated his life to the Catholic Church.
His Journey to Priesthood
Albano Bortoletto Cavallin decided to become a priest when he was young. A priest is a religious leader in the Catholic Church. He completed his studies and became a priest in 1953. This was an important step in his life of service.
Leading the Church: Bishop and Archbishop
After being a priest, Albano Bortoletto Cavallin took on bigger roles.
- From 1986 to 1992, he was the Bishop of Guarapuava. A bishop is a senior priest who oversees a group of churches in a specific area, called a diocese.
- Later, from 1992 until 2006, he became the Archbishop of Londrina. An archbishop is a very senior bishop who leads a larger area called an archdiocese. He retired from this role in 2006.
His Final Years
Albano Bortoletto Cavallin passed away on February 1, 2017. He was 86 years old. He died in Londrina, Paraná, due to health problems that happened after a surgery.
