Boletim do Governo Eclesiástico da Diocese de Macau

The Boletim do Governo Ecclesiástico da Diocese de Macau, issued in July 1903, serves as the official organ of the Diocese of Macau. This historical document, authored by Bishop D. João Pauloino d'Azevedo e Castro, outlines the establishment of a periodic publication intended to disseminate pastoral...

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Main Author: Luz, Marcello José
Format: Books
Published: Tipographia do Seminário Episcopal de São José 1903
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Online Access:https://macau-legacy.usj.edu.mo/docs/XBI26F64/viewer_XBI26F64.html
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Summary:The Boletim do Governo Ecclesiástico da Diocese de Macau, issued in July 1903, serves as the official organ of the Diocese of Macau. This historical document, authored by Bishop D. João Pauloino d'Azevedo e Castro, outlines the establishment of a periodic publication intended to disseminate pastoral letters, provisions, ordinances, and other important ecclesiastical documents. The Boletim is to be published monthly and distributed to Reverend Parish Priests and Missionaries, who are tasked with maintaining the documents in their respective archives. The text also includes a pastoral letter addressed to the diocesan clergy and faithful, emphasizing the importance of the Boletim in maintaining ecclesiastical order and ensuring the dissemination of pastoral guidance and administrative directives. The document reflects the ongoing efforts of the Portuguese colonial administration to maintain control and promote Catholicism in the region. This transcription provides valuable insights into the administrative practices and religious governance of the Diocese of Macau in the early 20th century.