Augusto Lauro Explained

Type:Bishop
Honorific-Prefix:His Excellency
Augusto Lauro
Bishop Emeritus of San Marco Argentano-Scalea
Metropolis:Cosenza-Bisignano
Appointed:7 April 1979
Term End:6 March 1999
Predecessor:Luigi Rinaldi
Successor:Domenico Crusco
Previous Post:Auxiliary Bishop of Cosenza and Titular Bishop of Bigastro (1975–1979)
Ordination:29 June 1947
Ordained By:Aniello Calcara
Consecration:28 October 1975
Consecrated By:Enea Selis
Birth Date:1923 11, df=yes
Birth Place:Tarvisio, Italy
Death Place:Cosenza, Italy

Augusto Lauro (29 November 1923 – 7 March 2023) was an Italian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.

Biography

Lauro was born in Tarvisio and was ordained a priest on 29 June 1947. Lauro was appointed Auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Cosenza on 8 September 1975, as well as titular bishop of Bigastro, and ordained on 28 October 1975. Lauro was appointed bishop of the Diocese of San Marco Argentano-Scalea on 7 April 1979 where he remained until his retirement on 6 March 1999. He died in Cosenza on 7 March 2023, at the age of 99.[1]

References

  1. News: Lutto nella chiesa cosentina, morto a 99 anni monsignor Augusto Lauro . 7 March 2023 . Cosenza Channel . 7 March 2023.

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