Eusébio Scheid facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Eusébio Oscar Scheid |
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| Archbishop of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Appointed | 25 July 2001 |
| Enthroned | 22 September 2001 |
| Reign ended | 27 February 2009 |
| Predecessor | Eugênio de Araújo Sales |
| Successor | Orani João Tempesta |
| Other posts | Cardinal Priest of Santi Bonifacio ed Alessio (2003–2021) |
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| Ordination | 3 July 1960 |
| Consecration | 1 May 1981 by Carmine Rocco |
| Created Cardinal | 21 October 2003 |
| Rank | Cardinal priest |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 December 1932 Luzerna, Santa Catarina, Brazil |
| Died | 13 January 2021 (aged 88) São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil |
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| Alma mater | Pontifical Gregorian University |
| Motto | Deus é bom ('God is good') |
| Styles of Eusébio Scheid |
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| Reference style | His Eminence |
| Spoken style | Your Eminence |
| Informal style | Cardinal |
| See | Rio de Janeiro |
Eusébio Oscar Scheid S.C.J. (born December 8, 1932 – died January 13, 2021) was an important leader in the Catholic Church in Brazil. He served as the Archbishop of Rio de Janeiro from 2001 to 2009. In 2003, he was given the high rank of cardinal. Before this, he was the Bishop of São José dos Campos (1981–1991) and the Archbishop of Florianópolis (1991–2001).
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Early Life and Church Career
Eusébio Oscar Scheid was born in Bom Retiro, Brazil. His parents were Alberto Reinaldo Scheid and Rosália Joana Scheid. He studied at the seminary of the Priests of the Sacred Heart, also known as the Dehonian Fathers. He earned a special degree called a doctorate of Sacred Theology in a field called Christology, which is the study of Jesus Christ.
On July 3, 1960, he became a priest in Rome. After his ordination, he taught important subjects like dogmatic theology (the study of religious beliefs) and liturgy (the way religious services are performed) in Brazil.
Becoming a Bishop and Archbishop
On February 11, 1981, Pope John Paul II chose him to be the Bishop of São José dos Campos. He officially became a bishop on May 1, 1981.
After ten years, on January 23, 1991, he was appointed the Archbishop of Florianópolis. He served there until July 25, 2001, when he was named the Archbishop of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro. He also became the leader for Eastern-Rite Catholics living in Brazil. He officially started his role in Rio de Janeiro on September 22, 2001.
Cardinal and Later Life
Pope John Paul II made Archbishop Scheid a cardinal on October 21, 2003. This is a very high position in the Catholic Church. He was given the title of Cardinal-Priest of Santi Bonifacio e Alessio.
Cardinal Scheid retired from his role as Archbishop of Rio de Janeiro in 2009.
After dealing with health issues related to his age for several months, Cardinal Scheid passed away on January 13, 2021, in São José dos Campos. He had tested positive for COVID-19 and was admitted to the hospital shortly before his death.
Awards and Recognitions
Cardinal Scheid received many honors and awards during his life. These awards recognized his service and contributions:
- Santos Dumont Medal (September 19, 2002)
- Honorary citizen of the Rio de Janeiro State (August 19, 2002)
- Aeronautical Medal of Honor (October 23, 2002)
- The Collar of Judiciary Honor (December 8, 2002)
- Pedro Ernesto Medal (September 10, 2003)
- Motion of Honor from the Niterói City Council (October 8, 2003)
- Vote of Applause from the Senate of Brazil (October 7, 2003)
- Motion of Admiration and Congratulations from the Rio de Janeiro City Council (October 30, 2003)
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The coat of arms of Cardinal Eusébio Oscar Scheid.
