Bishop of Ipameri
José Francisco Rodrigues do Rêgo was born in 1966 in Barras, in the State of Piauí. He carried out his studies in philosophy at the “Faculdade João Paulo II” in the archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro and in theology at the “Nossa Senhora de Fátima” major seminary in Brazil. His qualification in philosophy was recognized in the “Faculdade Católica de Anápolis” in the State of Goiás, and in theology at the “Pontificia Universidade Católica de Goiás”. He was ordained a priest on 13 December 1992. Since ordination, he has held a number of pastoral roles, including parish priest, rector of the “São José” minor seminary in Uruaçu, president of the “São João Maria Vianney” Clergy Association in the diocese of Uruaçu, member of the council of presbyters, coordinator of presbyteral pastoral care, and member of the college of consultors. He is currently vicar general and parish priest of the Cathedral.