Background
Souza, Isidore De was born on April 4, 1934 in Ouidah, Benin. Son of Esteve and Francisca (Dehoue) De Souza.
Souza, Isidore De was born on April 4, 1934 in Ouidah, Benin. Son of Esteve and Francisca (Dehoue) De Souza.
Higher school certified, Major Seminary, Ouidah, 1962; degree in theology, U. Propaganda Fide, Rome, 1963; Bachelor in Biblical Exeges, Biblical Institute, Rome, 1965; Master of Arts in Law, U. Ivory Coast, Abidjan, 1980.
Lecturer, Major Seminary, 1965-1969; director, Catechetical Center, Ouidah, 1969-1971; rector, Higher Institute of Religious, Abidjan, 1971-1975; rector, Catholic Institute West Africa, Abidjan, 1975-1981; archbishop-coadjutor, Catholic Church, Cotonou, Benin, 1981-1990; archbishop, Catholic Church, Cotonou, Benin, since 1990. Expert Roman Synod of Cathechism. Member Commision on Supervision of Catechism, Rome, Catechetical International Commission, Rome.