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Vincenzo Napoli (bishop)
Vincenzo Napoli (died 1648) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Patti (1609–1648). ''(in Latin)'' Biography On 2 December 1609, Vincenzo Napoli was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul V as Bishop of Patti."Bishop Vincenzo Napoli" ''''. David M. Cheney. Retrieved November 24, 2016 On 6 December 1609, he was consecrated bishop by , |
Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with 1.3 billion baptized Catholics worldwide . It is among the world's oldest and largest international institutions, and has played a prominent role in the history and development of Western civilization.O'Collins, p. v (preface). The church consists of 24 ''sui iuris'' churches, including the Latin Church and 23 Eastern Catholic Churches, which comprise almost 3,500 dioceses and eparchies located around the world. The pope, who is the bishop of Rome, is the chief pastor of the church. The bishopric of Rome, known as the Holy See, is the central governing authority of the church. The administrative body of the Holy See, the Roman Curia, has its principal offices in Vatican City, a small enclave of the Italian city of Rome, of which the pope is head of state. The core beliefs of Catholicism are found in the Nicene Creed. The Catholic Church teaches that it is the on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Archbishop Of Otranto
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Otranto (Latin: ''Archidioecesis Hydruntina'') is a see of the Catholic Church in Italy. The seat of the diocese is at Otranto Cathedral in the city of Otranto, Apulia. It is a suffragan of the archdiocese of Lecce."Archdiocese of Otranto" ''''. David M. Cheney. Retrieved March 21, 2016"Archdiocese of Otranto" ''GCatholic.org''. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved February 29, 2016 The current archbishop is Donato Negro. History The first kno ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
17th-century Roman Catholic Bishops In Sicily
The 17th century lasted from January 1, 1601 ( MDCI), to December 31, 1700 ( MDCC). It falls into the early modern period of Europe and in that continent (whose impact on the world was increasing) was characterized by the Baroque cultural movement, the latter part of the Spanish Golden Age, the Dutch Golden Age, the French ''Grand Siècle'' dominated by Louis XIV, the Scientific Revolution, the world's first public company and megacorporation known as the Dutch East India Company, and according to some historians, the General Crisis. From the mid-17th century, European politics were increasingly dominated by the Kingdom of France of Louis XIV, where royal power was solidified domestically in the civil war of the Fronde. The semi-feudal territorial French nobility was weakened and subjugated to the power of an absolute monarchy through the reinvention of the Palace of Versailles from a hunting lodge to a gilded prison, in which a greatly expanded royal court could be more easil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bishop Of Isernia
The Italian Catholic diocese of Isernia-Venafro ( la, Dioecesis Aeserniensis-Venafrensis) in Molise, is a suffragan of the archdiocese of Campobasso-Boiano. In 1852 the historic diocese of Isernia was combined with the diocese of Venafro, to form the diocese of Isernia e Venafro."Diocese of Isernia-Venafro" ''''. David m. Cheney. Retrieved January 30, 2016"Diocese of Isernia-Venafro" ''GCatholic''. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved January 30, 2016 The seat of the present bishop is [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marcello Stella
Marcello Stella (died 1642) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Isernia (1640–1642). ''(in Latin)''"Bishop Marcello Stella" '' Catholic-Hierarchy.org''. David M. Cheney. Retrieved January 4, 2017 Biography Marcello Stella was ordained a priest on 29 June 1636. On 26 March 1640, he was appointed during the papacy of as .[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Archbishop Of Brindisi
The Italian Catholic Archdiocese of Brindisi-Ostium ( la, Archidioecesis Brundusina-Ostunensis) in Apulia, has carried its present name since 1986. It is a suffragan of the archdiocese of Lecce."Archdiocese of Brindisi-Ostuni" ''''. David M. Cheney. Retrieved October 7, 2016"Archdiocese of Brindisi-Ostuni" ''GCatholic.org''. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved October 7, 2016 The historical archdiocese of Brindisi was promoted from a diocese in the tenth century. The territory ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dionysius O'Driscoll
Dionysius O'Driscoll, O.F.M. Obs. or Dionysius Odriscol (died 1650) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Brindisi (1640–1650). ''(in Latin)'' Biography Dionysius O'Driscoll was born in Ireland and ordained a priest in the Order of Friars Minor Observant. On 5 Mar 1640, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Urban VIII as Archbishop of Brindisi. On 9 Apr 1640, he was consecrated bishop by Gil Carrillo de Albornoz, Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria in Via, with Vincenzo Napoli, Bishop of Patti, and Deodato Scaglia, Bishop of Melfi e Rapolla, serving as co-consecrators A consecrator is a bishop who ordains someone to the episcopacy. A co-consecrator is someone who assists the consecrator bishop in the act of ordaining a new bishop. The terms are used in the canon law of the Catholic Church, Lutheran Churches, .... He served as Archbishop of Brindisi until his death in Aug 1650. References External links and additional sources * (for Chronology ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bishop Of Bisceglie
The Diocese of Bisceglie (Latin: ''Dioecesis Vigiliensis'') was a Roman Catholic diocese located in the town of Bisceglie on the Adriatic Sea in the province of Barletta-Andria-Trani, Apulia in southern Italy. It is five miles south of Trani. In 1818, it was united with the Archdiocese of Trani to form the Archdiocese of Trani-Bisceglie. (for Chronology of Bishops) (for Chronology of Bishops) History of the diocese In 839, and again in 840, the territory of Bisciglie was attacked and devastated by the Saracens (Arabs and Moors from north Africa). On 1 October 1071 Bishop Giovanni was present at the consecration of the church of the Monastery of Montecassino by Pope Alexander II. In 1079, Robert Guiscard, who had taken the title of Duke of Apulia, met his vassals at Melfi. Count Pietro of Trani, who considered himself Guiscard's equal, did not attend. Guiscard therefore campaigned against Trani, Bisceglie, Giovennazo, Corato and Andria, and took prisoners. The Cathedral of S. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antonio Albergati
Antonio Albergati (16 September 1566 – 13 January 1634) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Bisceglie (1609–1627), ''(in Latin)'' Apostolic Nuncio to Germany (1610–1621), and Apostolic Collector to Portugal (1621–1624). Biography Antonio Albergati, son of the philosopher Fabio, was born in Bologna, Italy on 16 September 1566 and ordained a priest on 2 August 1609. On 3 August 1609, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul V as Bishop of Bisceglie. On 23 August 1609, he was consecrated bishop by Giovanni Garzia Mellini, Bishop of Imola, with Domenico Rivarola, Titular Archbishop of ''Nazareth'', and Antonio d'Aquino, Bishop of Sarno, serving as co-consecrators. On 26 April 1610, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul V as Apostolic Nuncio to Germany On 15 September 1621, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul V as Apostolic Collector to Portugal where he served until his resignation in 1624. He served as Bishop of Bisceglie u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lucio De Morra
Lucio is an Italian and Spanish male given name derived from the Latin name '' Lucius''. In Portuguese, the given name is accented Lúcio. Lucio is also an Italian surname. Given name * Lúcio (Lucimar Ferreira da Silva) (born 1978), Brazilian footballer * Lucio Abis (1926–2014), Italian politician * Eduardo Lúcio Esteves Pereira (born 1954), Portuguese goalkeeper * Lucio Amanti (born 1977), Canadian cellist * Lucio Battisti (1943–1998), Italian singer-songwriter * Lucio Blanco (1879–1922), Mexican military officer * Lucio Cabañas (1938–1974), Mexican teacher, who became a revolutionary * Lúcio Cardoso (1912–1968), Brazilian writer * Lúcio Carlos Cajueiro Souza (born 1979), Brazilian footballer * Lúcio Costa (1902–1998), Brazilian architect and urban planner * Lucio Dalla (1943–2012), Italian singer-songwriter * Lúcio Teófilo da Silva (born 1984), Brazilian football player * Lucio Diodati (born 1955), Italian painter *Lúcio Flávio (other), sev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Patti
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Patti ( la, Dioecesis Pactensis) is located on the north shore of the island of Sicily. It is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Messina-Lipari-Santa Lucia del Mela."Diocese of Patti" ''''. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016"Diocese of Patti" ''GCatholic.org''. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved February 29, 2016. Its patron saint is |
Bishop Of Imola
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Imola ( la, Diocesis Imolensis) is a territory in Romagna, northern Italy. It is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Bologna."Diocese of Imola" ''''. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016."Diocese of Imola" ''GCatholic.org''. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved February 29, 2016. The diocese had originally been a suffragan of the metropolitan of Milan, and was then subject to the Archbishop of Ravenna until 1582, when |
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