Giuseppe Franzelli
Giuseppe Franzelli (born 9 April 1942), is an Italian-born Roman Catholic priest who served as Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lira, from 1 April 2005 until 23 November 2018.[1]
Giuseppe Franzelli | |
|---|---|
| Bishop Emeritus of Lira | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Gulu |
| See | Roman Catholic Diocese of Lira |
| Appointed | 1 April 2005 |
| Term ended | 23 November 2018 |
| Predecessor | Joseph Oyanga |
| Successor | Sanctus Lino Wanok |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 11 March 1967 |
| Consecration | 9 July 2005 by John Baptist Odama |
| Rank | Bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Giuseppe Franzelli 9 April 1942 |
Background and priesthood
Franzelli was born in Roccafranca, Italy, on 9 April 1942. He professed as a member of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (MCCI), in 1963. He was ordained to the priesthood on 11 March 1967.[1]
As bishop
On 1 April 2005, he was appointed Bishop of Lira, Uganda. He was consecrated bishop by Archbishop John Baptist Odama, Archbishop of Gulu, assisted by Bishop Paul Lokiru Kalanda†, Bishop Emeritus of Fort Portal and Bishop Joseph Oyanga†, Bishop Emeritus of Lira. The consecration ceremony was held at Aki Bua Memorial Stadium, in the city of Lira, in Lira District, Lango sub-region, in the Northern Region of Uganda.[1]
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.[1]
References
- David M Cheney (23 November 2018). "Bishop Giuseppe Franzelli, M.C.C.I.: Bishop Emeritus of Lira, Uganda". Kansas City: Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
External links
- About Bishop Giuseppe Franzelli, M.C.C.I.: Bishop Emeritus of Lira, Uganda
- Monsigneur Giuseppe Franzelli: "Pope In Uganda To Overcome Divisions"