A crise diocesana pós Concílio Vaticano II na diocese de Campos: uma problemática histórica sem paralelo na História da Igreja

Dom Antônio de Castro Mayer was an outstanding figure in the hierarchy of 20th century Roman Catholicism. Therefore, this article, which is a historical documentary research, aims to explain the process of the anti-Council in the diocese of Campos, as a legacy left by the diocesan bishop, who practiced Catholicism from a conservative perspective, aligned with popes who took a stand against communism, liberalism and modernism. An adherent of an uncompromising doctrinal stance, Castro Mayer published several pastoral letters and newspaper articles, consolidating his reputation as an active Brazilian bishop who was anti-communist, Marian and critical of the secularization process. The prelate led one of the most notable resistances to the implementation of the reforms of the Second Vatican Council, connecting himself to conservative movements such as the TFP and the FSSPX, led by Archbishop Lefebvre, due to his opposition to the project of updates advocated by John XXIII and sponsored by the Council. The bishop's modus operandi created an unparalleled reality in the Church in the constituent cities of the diocese of Campos, which will be presented in this article, demonstrating the traditionalist role in the particular Church of Campos.