Bishop António Luciano announces death of Father Ramiro Dias Ribeiro

Bishop António Luciano announced the death of Father Ramiro Dias Ribeiro, who passed away Monday at the age of 90 at the Hospital de São Teotónio. Before his death, the priest had been staying at the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Carregal do Sal after arriving from the Centro Sócio-Pastoral de Viseu.

Father Ribeiro served as the parish priest of Papízios for more than 62 years. The Diocese of Viseu noted his dedication to the community and his service to those in need through his work with Cáritas.

A funeral Mass for Father Ribeiro will be held on Wednesday, October 14, at the main church of Papízios in the municipality of Carregal do Sal. The diocese scheduled the wake to begin that same day.