دانشگاه کاتولیک مقدس ریو دو ژانیرو

Founded 1940 by Cardinal D. Sebastião Leme and Father Leonel Franca, S.J. Acquired University status 1946. Title of Pontifical University conferred 1947. Under the supervision of the Society of Jesus and under the supreme authority of the Cardinal Archbishop of Rio de Janeiro as Grand Chancellor. Receives some financial support from the Federal Government.