Eugenio Scarpellini facts for kids

Eugenio Scarpellini (born January 8, 1954 – died July 15, 2020) was a Roman Catholic bishop. He was born in Italy and later became a bishop in Bolivia. Bishops are important leaders in the Catholic Church, guiding many churches and communities in a specific area.

Early Life and Becoming a Priest

Eugenio Scarpellini was born in Italy in 1954. When he was 20 years old, in 1974, he became a priest. A priest is a religious leader who performs church services and helps people.

Serving as a Bishop

Scarpellini served the church in Bolivia for many years. From 2010 to 2013, he was an auxiliary bishop in the Roman Catholic Diocese of El Alto. An auxiliary bishop helps the main bishop lead a large area. He was also a titular bishop of Bida, which is an honorary title.

In 2013, he became the main bishop of the El Alto Diocese. This meant he was the head leader for all the Catholic churches in that region of Bolivia. He continued in this important role until he passed away in 2020.

His Passing

Bishop Scarpellini died on July 15, 2020, when he was 66 years old. He passed away from COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic.