Bruno Foresti
Bruno Foresti (born 6 May 1923) is an Italian prelate of Catholic Church. At age 98, he is the oldest living Catholic bishop from Italy.
Bruno Foresti | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of the Diocese of Brescia (emeritus) | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| See | Roman Catholic Diocese of Brescia |
| In office | 1983–1998 |
| Predecessor | Luigi Morstabilini |
| Successor | Giulio Sanguineti |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 7 April 1946 |
| Consecration | 10 January 1975 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 May 1923 Tavernola Bergamasca, Italy |
| Previous post(s) | Archbishop |
Foresti was born in Tavernola Bergamasca, Italy and was ordained a priest on 7 April 1946. Foresti was appointed auxiliary bishop to the Archdiocese of Modena-Nonantola on 12 December 1974 as well as Titular Bishop of Plestia and ordained bishop on 10 January 1975. Foresti was then appointed Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Modena-Nonantola on 2 April 1976. Foresti's final appointment to bishop of the Diocese of Brescia and he retired as bishop of Brescia on 15 December 1998.[1]
References
- Erlandson, Greg (January 6, 1989). "Pope calls family missionaries 'leaven of Church'". Pittsburgh Catholic. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
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