Raffaello Martinelli Explained

Type:Bi
Raffaello Martinelli
Bishop of Frascati
Diocese:Frascati
Appointed:2 July 2009
Term Start:12 September 2009
Predecessor:Giuseppe Matarrese
Ordination:8 April 1972
Consecration:12 September 2009
Consecrated By:Pope Benedict XVI
Birth Name:Raffaello Martinelli
Birth Date:21 June 1948
Religion:Catholic
Previous Post:Priest of Bergamo
Coat Of Arms:Coat of arms of Raffaello Martinelli.svg
Raffaello Martinelli
Dipstyle:The Most Reverend
Offstyle:Your Excellency
Relstyle:Bishop
Deathstyle:not applicable

Raffaello Martinelli (born 21 June 1948) is an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church.

He was born in Villa d'Almè, and was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Bergamo on 8 April 1972.[1] He served as bureau chief at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.[2]

On 2 July 2009 he was appointed Bishop of Frascati by Pope Benedict XVI.[1] He received his episcopal consecration on the following 12 September from Benedict XVI, with Cardinals Tarcisio Bertone and William Levada serving as co-consecrators, at St. Peter's Basilica.[1] [3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Bishop Raffaello Martinelli.
  2. News: 2009-07-03. MetroCatholic. Papal actions 7/2/09.
  3. News: 2009-09-12. Whispers in the Loggia. From B16, Bishops 101. Palmo. Rocco.