Luciano Monari
Luciano Monari (born March 28, 1942 in Sassuolo , Modena province , Italy ) is an Italian clergyman and emeritus Roman Catholic bishop of Brescia .
Life
Monari studied from 1961 to 1965 at the Pontifical Gregorian University . On June 20, 1965, he received the sacrament of ordination . From 1965 to 1968 Luciano Monari went to Rome again for further studies . He holds a degree in Catholic theology and biblical studies from the Pontifical Biblical Institute . Afterwards Luciano Monari was active in pastoral care and was involved in Catholic Action .
On June 23, 1995, Pope John Paul II appointed Monari Bishop of Piacenza-Bobbio . He was ordained bishop by Camillo Cardinal Ruini on September 2nd of the same year. Luciano Monari took office a day later.
Pope Benedict XVI appointed him Bishop of Brescia on July 19, 2007.
Luciano Monari was temporarily vice-president of the Italian Bishops' Conference .
On July 12, 2017, Pope Francis accepted his age-related resignation.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ^ Rinuncia del Vescovo di Brescia (Italia) e nomina del successore. In: Daily Bulletin. Holy See Press Office, July 12, 2017, accessed July 12, 2017 (Italian).
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Mazza |
Bishop of Piacenza-Bobbio 1995-2007 |
Gianni Ambrosio |
| Giulio Sanguineti |
Bishop of Brescia 2007-2017 |
Pierantonio Tremolada |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Monari, Luciano |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Italian clergyman, Roman Catholic bishop of Brescia |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 28, 1942 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Sassuolo , Modena Province , Italy |