Background
Balestieri, José Jovêncio was born on May 18, 1939 in Massaranduba, Brazil. Son of Angelo and Pierina (Nart) Balestieri.
Balestieri, José Jovêncio was born on May 18, 1939 in Massaranduba, Brazil. Son of Angelo and Pierina (Nart) Balestieri.
Bachelor in Philosophy and Pedagogy, Faculty Sales de Filos., C.e Letr., Lorena, 1961; Bachelor in Theology, Instituto Teologico Pio XI, São Paolo, 1968; Salesian Spirituality, U. Pontificia Salesi, Rome, 1974.
Teacher, educator, Colégio São Paulo, Ascurra, 1962-1964; teacher, educator, Casa do Pequeno Operário, Porte Alegre, 1969; administrator, Casa do Pequeno Operário, Porte Alegre, 1978-1980; administrator, Colonel Nossa Senhora Auxiliadora, Bagé, 1970-1972; director, administrator, Colonel Nossa Senhora Auxiliadora, Bagé, 1973; director, novices' master, Instituto Padre Pastorino, Rio dos Cedros, 1975-1977; provincial administrator, Casa Inspetorial, Porto Alegre, 1981-1984; provincial, Casa Inspetorial, Porto Alegre, 1985-1990; bishop, Diocese of Humaitá, since 1991.
Member Conference Nacional dos Bispos Brazil (vice president North I since 1993, responsible North IB youth sector since 1993).