Bernardino Piñera facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Most Reverend Bernardino Piñera Carvallo |
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| Archbishop Emeritus of La Serena | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | La Serena |
| See | La Serena |
| Appointed | 1 July 1983 |
| Enthroned | 7 August 1983 |
| Reign ended | 29 September 1990 |
| Predecessor | Juan Francisco Fresno Larraín |
| Successor | Francisco José Cox Huneeus |
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| Ordination | 5 April 1947 |
| Consecration | 27 April 1958 by Manuel Larraín Errazuriz |
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| Birth name | Bernardino Piñera Carvallo |
| Born | 22 September 1915 Paris, France |
| Died | 21 June 2020 (aged 104) Santiago, Chile |
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| Motto | Servus Tuus sum ego |
| Styles of Bernardino Piñera Carvallo |
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| Reference style | The Most Reverend |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Monsignor |
Monsignor Bernardino Piñera Carvallo (born September 22, 1915 – died June 21, 2020) was an important leader in the Roman Catholic Church in Chile. He served as a bishop for many years. He was also the uncle of Sebastián Piñera, who became the president of Chile.
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Bernardino Piñera: A Life of Service
Bernardino Piñera Carvallo was born in Paris, France. He grew up to become a priest. He was ordained, which means he officially became a priest, on April 5, 1947.
His Early Church Work
After becoming a priest, Bernardino Piñera worked for a group called Catholic Action. This group helps people live out their Catholic faith. He was dedicated to his work.
Becoming a Bishop
In 1958, Pope Pius XII chose him to be an auxiliary bishop for Talca. An auxiliary bishop helps the main bishop of a region. Later, he became the Bishop of Temuco from 1960 to 1977.
Leading the Church in Chile
From 1983 to 1990, he served as the Archbishop of La Serena. This was a very important role. He also led the Episcopal Conference of Chile as its president from 1983 to 1988. This group helps guide the Catholic Church in Chile.
Participating in the Second Vatican Council
Bernardino Piñera Carvallo was part of the Second Vatican Council. This was a major meeting of Catholic leaders from 1962 to 1965. They discussed how the Church could better serve people in the modern world.
His Final Years
Monsignor Piñera passed away in Santiago, Chile, on June 21, 2020. He was 104 years old. At the time of his death, he was the oldest Catholic bishop in the world. He was also the last living bishop who had been chosen by Pope Pius XII. His death certificate stated that he died from pneumonia related to COVID-19.
See Also
- In Spanish: Bernardino Piñera para niños
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