Elio Giovanni Greselin
Elio Giovanni Greselin SCI (born November 15, 1938 in Tretto di Venza ) is an Italian clergyman and emeritus bishop of Lichinga .
Life
Elio Giovanni Greselin joined the religious order of the Dehonians , made his profession on September 29, 1956 and was ordained a priest on June 23, 1965 .
Pope John Paul II appointed him Bishop of Lichinga on December 30, 2008. The Archbishop of Maputo , Francisco Chimoio OFMCap , ordained him episcopal on March 22nd of the following year ; Co- consecrators were Antonio Arcari , Apostolic Nuncio in Mozambique , and Hilário da Cruz Massinga OFM , Bishop of Quelimane .
Pope Francis accepted his age-related resignation on February 8, 2015.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ^ Rinuncia del Vescovo di Lichinga (Mozambico) e nomina del successore. In: Daily Bulletin. Holy See Press Office , February 8, 2015, accessed February 8, 2015 (Italian).
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Hilário da Cruz Massinga OFM |
Bishop of Lichinga 2008–2015 |
Atanasio Amisse Canira |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Greselin, Elio Giovanni |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Italian clergyman, bishop emeritus of Lichinga |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 15, 1938 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Tretto di Venza |