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Aparecida Sets May 2 Installation for New Archbishop Appointed by Pope Leão XIV

The National Shrine fixed May 2 for the canonical handover, leaving Orlando Brandes to govern as apostolic administrator until the ceremony.

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Overview

  • Sanctuary officials confirmed a 3 p.m. ceremony on May 2 to install Dom Mário Antônio da Silva as the sixth archbishop of Aparecida.
  • The date aligns with canon law, which gives two months from his March 2 appointment for him to take possession of the see.
  • Until the handover, Orlando Brandes serves as apostolic administrator and will become archbishop emeritus after the transfer.
  • Dom Mário will remain in Cuiabá through April 12 to fulfill Lent and Holy Week commitments before relocating.
  • The rite will include delivery of the pastoral staff (báculo) signifying the transfer of leadership in one of Brazil’s most influential Catholic centers; the 59-year-old leads Cáritas Brasileira and is known for social pastoral work.