Antônio Agostinho Marochi facts for kids
Antônio Agostinho Marochi was an important leader in the Roman Catholic Church in Brazil. He was born on August 28, 1925, in Londrina, Brazil. He dedicated his life to serving others through the church.
Marochi passed away on January 28, 2018, in Londrina, at the age of 92.
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A Life of Service
Antônio Agostinho Marochi began his journey in the church when he became a priest in 1953. This means he was officially given the special role of leading religious services and guiding people in their faith.
Becoming a Bishop
Later, Marochi took on even bigger roles. In the Catholic Church, a bishop is a high-ranking leader who oversees a group of churches in a specific area.
Serving Londrina
From 1973 to 1976, Marochi served as an auxiliary bishop in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Londrina. An auxiliary bishop helps the main bishop in managing the many tasks and responsibilities of the archdiocese.
Leading Presidente Prudente
After that, he became the main bishop for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Presidente Prudente. He held this important position from 1976 until 2002. As a bishop, he was responsible for guiding the priests and the people in his diocese.
His Final Years
After many years of service, Bishop Marochi retired. He spent his final years in Londrina, the city where he was born. He died peacefully at the age of 92.
