Michele Pennisi
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Michele Pennisi (born 23 November 1946) is an Italian Archbishop of the Catholic Church in Sicily, and a noted opponent of the Sicilian Mafia.[1] He served as Archbishop of Monreale from 8 February 2013 to 28 April 2022. Following reorganisation of the Sicilian church in 2000, Archbishops of Monreale are no longer Metropolitans, but they retain the personal rank of Archbishop.
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Michele Pennisi | |
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Archbishop Emeritus of Monreale | |
Church | Catholic Church |
Archdiocese | Monreale |
See | Monreale |
Appointed | 8 February 2013 |
Installed | 26 April 2013 |
Term ended | 28 April 2022 |
Predecessor | Salvatore Di Cristina |
Successor | Gualtiero Isacchi |
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Ordination | 9 September 1972 by Carmelo Canzonieri |
Consecration | 3 July 2002 by Salvatore De Giorgi |
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Born | Michele Pennisi (1946-11-23) 23 November 1946 (age 77) |
Previous post(s) | Bishop of Piazza Armerina (2002-13) |
Alma mater | Almo Collegio Capranica |
Motto | Caritas Christi urget |
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