Francesco Colonna (bishop)
Francesco Colonna (1597 – 29 Jun 1653) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Castro di Puglia (1642–1653).[1]
Most Reverend Francesco Colonna | |
|---|---|
| Church | Catholic Church |
| In office | 1642–1653 |
| Predecessor | Dionisio Tomacelli |
| Successor | Annibale Sillano |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1597 |
| Died | 29 Jun 1653 (age 56) Castro di Puglia, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
Biography
Francesco Colonna was born in Milazzo, Italy in 1597.[1] On 16 Jun 1642, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Urban VIII as Bishop of Castro di Puglia.[1] On 29 Jun 1642, he was consecrated bishop by Giulio Cesare Sacchetti, Cardinal-Priest of Santa Susanna.[1] He served as Bishop of Castro di Puglia until his death on 29 Jun 1653.[1]
See also
References
- "Bishop Francesco Colonna" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved July 15, 2016
External links and additional sources
- Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Castro di Puglia". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved March 25, 2018. (Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
- Chow, Gabriel. "Titular Episcopal See of Castro di Puglia (Italy)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved March 25, 2018. (Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
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