The Catholic Church in Brazil 1450 - 1800

First arrival of Jesuit Missionaries

Jun 14, 1549

The first bishop arriving in Brazil is killed

Apr 30, 1556

Pero Fernandes Seidinha became shipwrecked north of Bahia, and was killed and eaten by pro-French Caete

The Holy Inquisision visits Brazil

Sep 28, 1591

The Holy Inquision visits Brazil to make sure missions are pulling in enough converts

Jesuits entrusted to bring Indians from the interior to their missions

Sep 28, 1655

Jesuits are intrusted to bring Indians from the interior and force them into missions. These expeditions accounted for 200,000 new Amerindians in the mission system.

Dom Joao orders that Parish Priests pay $200 annually

Sep 28, 1718

Dom Joao orders that Parish Priests pay $200 annually to the Royal exchequer