Elzear Torreggiani

Elzear Torreggiani D.D., O.S.F.C, (28 May 1830 – 28 January 1904)^[1] was a Catholic Bishop of Armidale, New South Wales.

Torregiani was born in Porto Recanati, Loreto district, Papal States, Italy^[1] and consecrated bishop on 25 March 1879. Prior to coming to Australia the bishop had had large experience of pastoral work in England and the south of Wales.^[2][3] He was Superior of the Capuchin Monastery in Lower Park Road, Peckham, at the date of his appointment.^[2]

See also

• Catholic Church in Australia