Newton Holanda Gurgel, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Roman Catholic Bishop
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Place of Birth: Acopiara, CearĂ¡, Brazil
About Newton Holanda Gurgel
- Newton Holanda Gurgel (November 1, 1923 – April 6, 2017) was a Brazilian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. Gurgel was born in Acopiara, Brazil and ordained a priest on December 17, 1949.
- Gurgel was appointed auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Crato on April 10, 1979 as well as titular bishop of Gummi in Byzacena and was consecrated on May 27, 1979.
- Gurgel was appointed bishop of the Diocese of Crato on November 24, 1993, where he served until his retirement on May 2, 2001.
- Gurgel died in Crato, CearĂ¡ on April 6, 2017 as a result from multiple organ failure and respiratory failure.
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