Anselmo Sperelli Explained

Type:Bishop
Honorific-Prefix:Most Reverend
Anselmo Sperelli
Bishop of San Leone
Church:Catholic Church
Diocese:Diocese of San Leone
Term:1526–1531
Predecessor:Francesco Sperelli
Successor:Avanzio Cricche

Anselmo Sperelli was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of San Leone (1526–1531).[1] [2] [3]

Biography

Anselmo Sperelli was ordained a priest in the Order of Friars Minor. On 19 Jan 1526, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Clement VII as Bishop of San Leone. He served as Bishop of San Leone until his resignation in 1531.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bsperea.html "Bishop Anselmo Sperelli, O.F.M."
  2. http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/ds578.html "Diocese of San Leone"
  3. http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/former/t1507.htm "Titular Episcopal See of San Leone"