Maurizio Malvestiti

Maurizio Malvestiti (born 25 August 1953) is the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lodi, appointed on 26 August 2014,[1] to replace Giuseppe Merisi.[2]

Maurizio Malvestiti
Bishop of Lodi
Bishop Malvestiti, the day of his consecration
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
SeeDiocese of Lodi
In office2014 – present
PredecessorGiuseppe Merisi
Orders
Ordination11 June 1977
by Mgr Clemente Gaddi
Consecration11 October 2014
by Cardinal Leonardo Sandri
Personal details
Born (1953-08-25) 25 August 1953
Marne,  Italy
NationalityItalian
Previous post(s)Professor at seminary of Bergamo
Official at the Congregation for the Oriental Churches
Coat of armsMaurizio Malvestiti's coat of arms

Biography
The baptismal font where father Maurizio was baptized.

Born in the village of Marne, frazione of Filago in 1953, Malvestiti was baptized in the saint Bartholmew parish church. He studied at the seminary of Bergamo and was ordained as a priest in 1977. He continued his theological studies in Rome and also perfected his knowledge of French and English.

From 1978 to 1994 he taught at the seminary of Bergamo. From 1994 to 2009 he was an official at the Congregation for the Oriental Churches. On 19 June 2009 he became the under-secretary of the congregation,[3] becoming the private secretary of the three prefects, cardinals Achille Silvestrini, Ignace Moussa I Daoud and Leonardo Sandri.

On 26 August 2014 Pope Francis appointed him as the new Bishop of Lodi;[4][5] He was consecrated on 11 October 2014 by Cardinal Leonardo Sandri in St. Peter's Basilica and installed in Lodi on October 26 following, welcome and proclaimed bishop from cardinal Angelo Scola. The solemn liturgy is celebrated by quite all the priests of the diocese, the cathedral chapter, by cardinal Leonardo Sandri, and several bishops, including Giacomo Capuzzi, Nino Staffieri, Diego Coletti and Claudio Baggini.[6]

On 4 July 2015 he appointed father Bassiano Uggè as new vicar general of the diocese.[7]

  • Maronite patriarch Rahi lays on his hands to father Maurizio during the episcopal ordination. Behind them, the cardinals Sandri and Müller.
    Maronite patriarch Rahi lays on his hands to father Maurizio during the episcopal ordination. Behind them, the cardinals Sandri and Müller.
  • Bishop Malvestiti, just ordained, blessing the people. Behind him, bishops Beschi, left, and Merisi, right.
    Bishop Malvestiti, just ordained, blessing the people. Behind him, bishops Beschi, left, and Merisi, right.
  • Bishop Malvestiti just consecrated, 11 October 2014
    Bishop Malvestiti just consecrated, 11 October 2014
  • Bishop Malvestiti, just installed on his diocese, 26 October 2014
    Bishop Malvestiti, just installed on his diocese, 26 October 2014
  • Bishop Malvestiti with bishop Bashar Warda during Pentecost all-night vigil in the cathedral of Lodi, 14 May 2016.
    Bishop Malvestiti with bishop Bashar Warda during Pentecost all-night vigil in the cathedral of Lodi, 14 May 2016.
  • Bishop Malvestiti with patriarch Ignatius Joseph III Yonan, Lodi, 20 February 2017.
    Bishop Malvestiti with patriarch Ignatius Joseph III Yonan, Lodi, 20 February 2017.
  • Bishop Malvestiti puts the zucchetto on the head of father Egidio Miragoli, just elected bishop of Mondovì, 29 September 2017
    Bishop Malvestiti puts the zucchetto on the head of father Egidio Miragoli, just elected bishop of Mondovì, 29 September 2017

References
  1. L'Eco di Bergamo.it (August 26, 2014). "La Diocesi di Bergamo in festa – Mons. Malvestiti vescovo di Lodi" (in Italian). L'Eco di Bergamo. Archived from the original on August 27, 2014. Retrieved August 26, 2014.
  2. Bollettino Sala Stampa della Santa Sede (August 26, 2014). "Rinunce e nomine, 26.08.2014" (in Italian). http://press.vatican.va. Retrieved August 26, 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  3. L'Eco di Bergamo.it (June 19, 2009). "Il bergamasco mons. Maurizio Malvestiti Sottosegretario alle Chiese Orientali" (in Italian). L'Eco di Bergamo. Retrieved August 26, 2014.
  4. Il Cittadino.it (August 26, 2014). "Mons. Malvestiti nuovo vescovo" (in Italian). Il Cittadino. Archived from the original on September 29, 2014. Retrieved August 26, 2014.
  5. Il Cittadino.it (August 27, 2014). "Il primo messaggio ai fedeli (The first message to the faithful)" (in Italian). Il Cittadino. Retrieved August 27, 2014.
  6. Carlo D'Elia (October 27, 2014). "Nuovo vescovo di Lodi: il forte abbraccio dei fedeli" (in Italian). Il Giorno.it. Retrieved November 12, 2014.
  7. Carlo D'Elia (July 4, 2015). "Don Uggè nuovo vicario generale" (in Italian). ilcittadino.it. Retrieved July 10, 2015.

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