Raffaello Martinelli | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Frascati | |
| Diocese | Frascati |
| Appointed | 2 July 2009 |
| Installed | 12 September 2009 |
| Predecessor | Giuseppe Matarrese |
| Previous post(s) | Priest of Bergamo |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 8 April 1972 |
| Consecration | 12 September 2009 by Pope Benedict XVI |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Raffaello Martinelli 21 June 1948 |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| Coat of arms |  |
| Styles of Raffaello Martinelli | |
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| Reference style | The Most Reverend |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
| Posthumous style | 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]
- ^ a b c "Bishop Raffaello Martinelli". Catholic-Hierarchy.org.
- ^ "Papal actions 7/2/09". MetroCatholic. 2009-07-03.
- ^ Palmo, Rocco (2009-09-12). "From B16, Bishops 101". Whispers in the Loggia.