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Claudio Baggini
Bishop emeritus of Vigevano
Claudio Baggini in 2002
Church Roman Catholic Church
See Vigevano
In Office 2000 –2011
Predecessor Giovanni Locatelli
Successor Vincenzo Di Mauro
Orders
Ordination June 14, 1959
Consecration April 30, 2000
by Bishop Giacomo Capuzzi
Personal details
Born (1936-08-01)1 August 1936
Rome,  Italy
Died 25 September 2015(2015-09-25) (aged 79)
Lodi,  Italy
Nationality Italian
Previous post Professor at seminary of Lodi
General Vicar of diocese of Lodi
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Claudio Baggini (born August 1, 1936 – died September 25, 2015) was an important Italian leader in the Roman Catholic Church. He became a bishop, which is a high-ranking religious leader. He served the Church for many years.

Who Was Claudio Baggini?

Claudio Baggini dedicated his life to serving God and his community. He was born in Rome, the capital city of Italy. From a young age, he felt called to a religious life. He became a priest and later a bishop.

Becoming a Priest

Claudio Baggini began his journey in the Church by studying to become a priest. A priest is a religious leader who performs religious ceremonies. They also guide people in their faith. He was ordained, meaning he officially became a priest, on June 14, 1959. This was a very important day for him.

Serving as a Bishop

After many years as a priest, Claudio Baggini was chosen to become a bishop. A bishop is a senior leader in the Catholic Church. They oversee a specific area called a diocese. Bishop Baggini was appointed the Bishop of Vigevano. This is a city in Italy. He started this important role on March 18, 2000. He served the people of Vigevano for over ten years.

Important Moments as Bishop

During his time as Bishop of Vigevano, Claudio Baggini was part of several special events. One big event was welcoming Pope Benedict XVI to Vigevano. The Pope is the head of the Catholic Church. This visit happened on April 21, 2007. It was a very exciting day for the people of Vigevano.

Another important moment was the beatification of Francesco Pianzola. Beatification is a step towards becoming a saint in the Catholic Church. This special ceremony took place in the cathedral of Vigevano. It was led by Cardinal José Saraiva Martins on October 4, 2008. A Cardinal is another high-ranking official in the Church.

Later Life

Bishop Claudio Baggini retired from his role as Bishop of Vigevano on March 12, 2011. He had served the diocese faithfully for many years. He passed away on September 25, 2015. He was 79 years old. He died in Lodi, another city in Italy. His life was spent in service to his faith and his community.

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