Francisco do Borja Pereira do Amaral (10 October 1898–1 May 1989) was a Brazilian bishop. He served as Bishop of Lorena (1941-1944) and Bishop of Taubaté (1944-1976). He attended all four sessions of the

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. He was a supporter of lay apostolates, especially

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.Portal da Diocese de Taubaté: História

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1898 births 1989 deaths Roman Catholic bishops of Lorena Roman Catholic bishops of Taubaté {{Brazil-bio-stub