Paolo Magnani

Paolo Magnani (born 31 December 1926) is an Italian prelate in the Roman Catholic Church who is the emeritus bishop of the Diocese of Treviso.

Paolo Magnani
Bishop emeritus of Diocese of Treviso
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
SeeDiocese of Treviso
In office1988–2003
PredecessorAntonio Mistrorigo
SuccessorAndrea Bruno Mazzocato
Orders
Ordination29 June 1951
Personal details
Born (1926-12-31) 31 December 1926
NationalityItalian
Previous post(s)Bishop of Lodi
1977–1988
Coat of armsPaolo Magnani's coat of arms

Career

Bishop Magnani in 1982.

Magnani was ordained a priest on 29 June 1951. He was appointed bishop of Lodi on 27 July 1977. Magnani received his episcopal consecration on September 10 following on from cardinal Antonio Poma. He was appointed bishop of Treviso on 19 November 1988 and was installed in the diocese on 11 February 1989. He replaced the previous bishop of Treviso Antonio Mistrorigo and took retirement on 3 December 2003.


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