His Beatitude; Patriarch Luis Fernando I.

Patriarch of Brazil 'ICAB' & United Kingdom SPLXIII “Tridentine”.

Patriarch of the National Churches

Diocesan Bishop of Brasilia. Brazil.

4th Bishop consecrated by the Roman Catholic Archbishop Carlos Duarte Costa.

Patriarch Mendez was consecrated Diocesan Bishop by Roman Catholic Archbishop Carlos Duarte Costa founder of ICAB. Patriarch Mendez consecrated Bishop David Bell 

The courage of His Beatitude; Patriarch Dom Luis Castillo Mendez was undoubtedly one of the indomitable courage, the strength to put the church in the primacy and incredible ability he displayed, to build; manage and knowledge, he was a born leader, a man geared to high-flying and high altitude. Without it, the Church would not possess the assets that it holds today, because it has always been possible to notice, besides being a profound idealist, he has put love in everything, a creator of dioceses, and in history of ICAB, he was the 4^th Bishop consecrated by the Roman Catholic Bishop Carlos Duarte Costa in 1948. He was the Bishop who won more hierarchy to ensure the continuity of certain ideals of the Saint Charles of Brazil; he has always shown a taste for ulterior pomp and circumstances, Patriarch Dom Luis Fernando I, personally, was a man of simple life and humility deeds.  

The Patriarch of the Church in Brazil and the Roman Catholic Pre Vatican II Society of Pope Leo XIII-United Kingdom was the fourth Bishop consecrated by St. Charles of Brazil 'Carlos Duarte Costa', he received directly a pure Roman Catholic Apostolic Succession much of his life was with the founder of the Church and did its best at a certain point of time, in fulfilling the mission to consecrate the followers of the Apostolic College left by Jesus in different countries, taking with them the principles of the national Churches.(Photo left above is Patriarch Castillo Mendez & Archbishop Bell co celebrating Mass at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Brasilia. Brazil. .

For in recognition of this that, assembled in council, the diocesan and primates of several countries that joined the national faith elected Bishop Luis Fernando Castillo Mendez as Patriarch and that he displayed the title with great care and was able to honour such until death.  Patriarch Dom Luis Fernando Castillo Mendez we can say that in life he was a true and complete divider eras fact that there is a church before him, and another, quite different, more expanded and reinforced, after successive administrations .

In short, Patriarch Dom Luis Fernando Castillo Mendez has always been a genuine and strong warrior we will remember is him as a strong fighting figure for the true catholic faith.  Hours before His Beatitude; Patriarch Mendez had a severe heart attack and was rushed in to hospital in Brasilia, Brazil he reconfirmed to Archbishop David Bell who he appointed as Secretary for Doctrine and Faith of the Brazilian Patriarchate and elevated him. All documents was signed and sealed by His Beatitude; Patriarchate Luis Fernando Castillo Mendez as Patriarch of ICAB and SPLXIII, co signed by Bishop Josivaldo  Pereira de Oliveria as Chancellor of ICAB. Notary’s Office in Brasilia. Federal Bureau of Vital Statics of the Brazilian Government and the British Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil.

His Beatitude gave the positions and titles to Archbishop David Bell, who acted as the advisor on important matters and for leading the Patriarchate & Society of Pope Leo XIII; for which the Patriarchate saw was the true rite of the Catholic Church used by the blessed Apostles. His Beatitude prayed the Rosary several times a day; he never married. On the 23rd October 2009 His Beatitude appointed Archbishop David Bell as Titular Patriarch in a signed and sealed decree. His Beatitudes life was simply the Catholic Church. Archbishop David Bell and Archbishop Carroll. Bishop Brian and the family of Bishop Lucas on the eve of the 26^th October 2009 was with His Beatitude.

A few hours before he suffered a heart attack; he was rushed in to hospital never to regain consciousness. He died in hospital on the 29^th October 2009 at 9.00am.

Archbishop David Bell who was appointed as Titular Patriarch on the 23 October 2009 by His Beatitude; Patriarch Castillo Mendez adminstered the whole of the society in mourning. The College of Bishop of the Society by election of some 43 bishops elected upon wish by the late 1st Patriarch, Patriarch Castillo Mendez of the society as Archbishop David Bell from Titular Patriarch to Patriarch of the Society, United Kingdom & Commonwealth. Archbishop David Bell is the 2nd Patriarch to lead the society.

His Niece Yvette Castillo Carrasquel attended the funeral of her late uncle “Patriarch Mendez” and read the follow statement on behalf of the Society of Pope Leo XIII which holds autonomy from ICAB by consent of His Beatitude; Patriarch Mendez.

However; We are very sad to announce that prior to our departure; we was informed by His Beatitude; Patriarch Mendez who was 87 years old that the new regime that is the President of ICAB had telephoned him to say that if he that is the Patriarch makes any decrees then he will cease paying as a church for his important medication. 

 Archbishop Bell. Patriarch Mendez. Archbishop Carroll. Bishop Dineley at the Patriarchal Palace forecourt speaking with His Beatitude on the 26.10.2009 hours before His Beatitude suffered a severe heart attack.

His Beatitude, Patriarch Dom Luis Fernando Castillo Mendez was a Father to all the bishops of ICAB and national churches around the world. We know that our father left a legacy of thought, education and wisdom with us all. Although we will miss him and that he was the last direct surviving consecrated Bishop from Bishop Carlos Duarte Costa Hand. He has taught all the bishops of Humility, compassion and love. We must never forget the great gift we have received as Bishops, which is the gift given by God and his apostles and their successors to the present day as Modern Apostles that is the bishops of the church.

In strength we will always be united by love, faith and memories of our founder, Bishop Carlos Duarte Costa, but it has been possible for the Brazilian Church to engage in those memories and present for the very pure Catholic Apostolic Succession. Patriarch Mendez was not only my principal consecrator; but he was also a dear friend and Father. The Society of Pope Leo XIII World wide and churches in all of us send our condolences; our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

++David Londres. 

The Most Reverend David Bell. Archbishop of London.SPLXIII.

FOUNDER OF THE CHURCH.

Lets not forget that the Roman Catholic Archbishop Carlos Duarte Costa resigned from the Holy See in 1937 and he founded the Brazilian Catholic Church not to rival Rome but to help the spread of the Catholic Faith to all those who wished to embrace it. Archbishop Carlos Duarte Costa consecrated Patriarch Castillo Mendez; Diocesan Bishop of Brasilia Brazil; Patriarch Castillo Mendez founded the Igreja Catolica Apostolica Brasileira in the United Kingdom (Catholic Apostolic National Church) in 2005 as per his written biography.
He consecrated to the sacred episcopate The Most Reverend David Bell assisted by two fellow bishops; Archbishop Bell was also appointed by Patriarchal Bull as Caridnal -Archbihsop; Primus of the United Kingdom and Secretary of Doctrine and Faith of the Brazilian Patriarchate; this was the first time ever in the history of the Brazilian Catholic Church that a non Brazilian had been appointed such elegant responsible position.

It was the request that Archbishop Bell and Archbishop Anderson (Australia) was to join both churches in two countries together to create one unique CHURCH from the Roman Catholic Faith and liturgy.
The Society held Patriarch Castillo Mendez who was 87 years old as the Patriarch; all though the Brazilian Church has allocated his position as now mere honorary as of late 2007. Patriarch Mendez was extremely Roman in his ideas, actions and thinking, he says the rosary several times a day and has never married this is the reason as to why ICAB UK was approved as it is tridentine and uses the Roman Pre Vatican II rites. It is interesting that also Archbishop Carlos Duarte Costa also never married; but one of his actions was for married priests to be allowed to celebrate mass and be ordained as priests.
Patriarch Mendez did not enforce mandatory celibacy but he did enforce the true faith of Catholicism, Archbishop Bell has spent many weeks and months at the Patriarchal Palace in his position as former Secretary of Doctrine and Faith; he was always treated as the natural son of Patriarch Mendez; Archbishop Bell was with Patriarch Mendez in Brasilia hours before His Beatitude had a heart attack.

The Church is Roman Catholic Faith and uses the Roman Liturgy pre Vatican II .

TRUE FACTS DIRECT FROM THE FORMER SECRETARY OF DOCTRINE AND FAITH OF THE BRAZILIAN PATRIARCHATE.

There is no record whatsoever of any excommunication of either Archbishop Duarte-Costa and/or Archbishop Castillo-Mendez to be had.
I have in my personal possession a complete set of the Acta Apostolicae Sedis up until the year 2000 (the last year currently available). After a thorough search of this official organ of the Vatican, containing all official decrees I have to conclude that something is unusual.

Indeed in the same time period, 1944 - 61 (death of Archbishop Duarte-Costa) there were numerous other excommunications issued and, almost every year after that, against priests and bishops. One would have to consider the lack of documentation of the excommunication of Archbishop Duarte-Costa as quite interesting in itself since the decree of excommunication invariably gives the reason why the offender is being punished i.e. the laws he has broken. Since no evidence has been forthcoming we are left wondering. Furthermore, and I have on good authority, Archbishop Castillo-Mendez was initially granted an Apostolic Mandate from Pius XII himself. It is note worthy that Archbishop Castillo Mendez was consecrated in May 1948, a full three years before the penalty of excommunication was issued to one who receives episcopal consecration without Papal mandate.

DEATH OF PATRIARCH LUIS FERNANDO I.

BORN: 04.12.1922     Died: 29.10.2009

Igreja Catolica Apostolica Brasileira United Kingdom delegation was paying its 3 year visit to update His Beatitude; Patriarch Luis Fernando I on the United Kingdom Church worldwide from the 21.10.2009 until the evening of the 26.10.2009. It was with great sadness that His Beatitude; had suffered a heart attack hours after the Patriarchal bishops had left his Beatitude; We can only assume that His Beatitude was waiting to meet once more his appointed/ elevated Archbishop David Bell for a full report of the Igreja Catolica Apostolica Brasileira - United Kingdom Tridentine church and to know that it was in good hands.