Clemente Isnard
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Clemente José Carlos de Gouvea Isnard, O.S.B. (8 July 1917 – 24 August 2011) was a Brazilian bishop of the Roman Catholic Church.[2][3]
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Nova Friburgo
In office23 April 1960 – 17 July 1992
PredecessorPosition established
Clemente Isnard | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Nova Friburgo | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Nova Friburgo |
| In office | 23 April 1960 – 17 July 1992 |
| Predecessor | Position established |
| Successor | Alano Maria Pena |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 19 December 1942 |
| Consecration | 25 July 1960 by Armando Lombardi[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 July 1917 |
| Died | 24 August 2011 (aged 94) |
Isnard was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1917 and was ordained a priest on December 19, 1942 of the Order of Saint Benedict.[4] He was appointed Bishop of the Diocese of Nova Friburgo on April 23, 1960 and was ordained bishop July 25, 1960. Isnard remained at the diocese for over 30 years, retiring July 17, 1992.[4][5][6]
