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Jornal Ação Missionária 992 - Agosto-Setembro
Amazónia: Capelas Ribeirinhas Viagem pelas comunidades cristãs e locais de culto na Amazónia brasileira confiada aos espiritanos. Peregrinação Missionária A Família Espiritana rumou a Fátima para mais uma peregrinação anual…
July 29, 2026
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Amazonas
Opening of the first Chapter of the District of Amazonas.
October 19, 1995
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Spain
Three new associates leave for the Prelature of Tefé: Adela Amaya, Carmela Fuentes, and Pepa Contreras. The experience is so successful that Adela and Carmela renew their commitment after three…
April 2, 1986
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Tefé
Dom Mario Clemente Neto is installed as auxiliary bishop.
November 9, 1980
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Tefé
The current District of Tefé is divided into Tefé and Central Brazil.
May 17, 1963
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Tefé
The jurisdiction of Tefé becomes a Prelatura Nullius, under the direction of Mgr. Joaquim de Lange.
August 11, 1950
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Téfé devient une ‘Prélature Nullius’ sous la direction de Mgr Joaquim de Lange.
May 11, 1950
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Tefé
Tefé becomes a Prelature Nullius and Joaquim de Lange is ordained the first bishop, to be succeeded by Mário Clemente Neto in 1980.
January 10, 1950
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Netherlands
The Prefecture Apostolic of Tefé in Amazonia (Brazil) is confided to the Dutch Province. Mgr. Jouke de Lange is named the first Prefect. Fourteen young Dutch Spiritans, priests and brothers,…
July 12, 1946
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Tefé
Consecration of the cathedral of Tefé.
March 23, 1935
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Tefé
Arrival of the first group of German Spiritans in the Prefecture Apostolic of Tefé.
February 27, 1927
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Tefé
Erection of the Prefecture Apostolic of Tefé: Dom Barrat is the first Prefect.
January 2, 1910
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Tefé
Profession of Brother Wilfried at Chevilly. He leaves immediately for Tefé where he will be the first German brother to work there.
March 19, 1897
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Brazil Amazonas
The Congregation leaves its task in the Seminary of Belém and starts to work with the Indians and rubber-planters from its centre at Tefé.
January 13, 1897
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Germany
The mission of Tefé begins with German confreres, including brothers.
January 5, 1897
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Brazil Amazonas
The Spiritan community of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, at Bélem, Para, (7 priests, 3 brothers and 1 student) opens a college. 116 students are enrolled for the first year:…
January 15, 1886
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