Colégio Dom Diogo de Sousa

Coordinates: 41°33′27.00″N 8°24′57.35″W / 41.5575000°N 8.4159306°W / 41.5575000; -8.4159306
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Colégio Dom Diogo de Sousa
Address
Map
Rua Conselheiro Bento Miguel


Portugal
Information
TypePrivate
Established1949
PrincipalCândido Azevedo de Sá
AffiliationCatholic
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The Colégio Dom Diogo de Sousa is a Catholic school located in São Vicente, Braga, Portugal.

It's one of the most acclaimed and renowned schools in Portugal, usually in the top five nationwide it is also one of the most privileged schools in the whole country.[1]

Having good sport facilities like one basketball field, one volleyball field, a handball field, a football camp in the lower part, a huge football camp on the up part and two indoor swimming polls. It has renovated classrooms containing interactive boards and top qualities air conditioner. This Catholic school also embraces different religions, and people from various countries.

History[edit]

It is owned by the Archdiocese of Braga. It was established in 1949 and the school inaugurated a new building in 1956.[2]

List of Principals[edit]

  • Pe. Joaquim António Alves (1949-1951)
  • Mons. Elísio Fernandes de Araújo (1951-1991)
  • Pe. António José Gomes Marques (1991-2003)
  • Pe Cândido Azevedo de Sá (2003-now)

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Colégio D. Diogo de Sousa é uma das escolas com melhores resultados do país - Correio do Minho".
  2. ^ "História :: Colégio Dom Diogo de Sousa". Archived from the original on 2012-07-07. Retrieved 2012-05-22.

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41°33′27.00″N 8°24′57.35″W / 41.5575000°N 8.4159306°W / 41.5575000; -8.4159306