Giuseppe Franzelli (born 9 April 1942), is an Italian-born Roman Catholic priest who served as Bishop of the

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, from 1 April 2005 until 23 November 2018.

Background and priesthood

Franzelli was born in

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, on 9 April 1942. He professed as a member of the

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(MCCI), in 1963. He was ordained to the priesthood on 11 March 1967.

As bishop

On 1 April 2005, he was appointed Bishop of Lira, Uganda. He was consecrated bishop by Archbishop

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, Archbishop of Gulu, assisted by Bishop

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†, Bishop Emeritus of Fort Portal and Bishop

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†, Bishop Emeritus of Lira. The consecration ceremony was held at Aki Bua Memorial Stadium, in the city of

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, in

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, in the Northern Region of Uganda. He retired as bishop on 23 November 2018, at the age of 76 years and 7 months. As of July 2019, he is living as Bishop Emeritus of Lira, Uganda.

Succession table

References

External links

About Bishop Giuseppe Franzelli, M.C.C.I.: Bishop Emeritus of Lira, UgandaMonsigneur Giuseppe Franzelli: "Pope In Uganda To Overcome Divisions"
1942 births Living people 21st-century Roman Catholic bishops in Uganda Italian Roman Catholic bishops in Africa Roman Catholic bishops of Lira {{21C-Italy-RC-bishop-stub

Background and priesthood

As bishop

See also

Succession table

References

External links