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Felice Cece
Archbishop of Sorrento-Castellammare di Stabia
Cece in 2012
Church Roman Catholic Church
Archdiocese Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Sorrento-Castellammare di Stabia
In Office 1989–2012
Predecessor Antonio Zama
Successor Francesco Alfano
Orders
Ordination 5 July 1959
Consecration 20 October 1984
by Bernardin Gantin
Rank Archbishop
Personal details
Born (1936-03-26)26 March 1936
Cimitile, Italy
Died 12 May 2020(2020-05-12) (aged 84)
Previous post Bishop of Teano-Calvi (1984–1989)

Felice Cece (born March 26, 1936 – died May 12, 2020) was an important Italian leader in the Roman Catholic Church. He served as an archbishop, which is a high-ranking position.

He was born in Italy and dedicated his life to the church. He became a priest in 1959. Later, he took on bigger roles, helping to lead different church areas.

Who Was Felice Cece?

Felice Cece was a respected figure in the Roman Catholic Church. He spent many years serving communities in Italy. His work involved guiding priests and helping people in his assigned areas.

Early Life and Becoming a Priest

Felice Cece was born in a town called Cimitile in Italy. From a young age, he felt called to serve God. He studied hard and was ordained as a priest on July 5, 1959. This meant he could lead church services and help people with their spiritual lives.

Serving as a Bishop

After many years as a priest, Felice Cece became a bishop. A bishop is a leader who oversees a group of churches in a specific area, called a diocese. He was first appointed as the Bishop of Teano-Calvi in Italy. He served in this role from 1984 to 1989.

Becoming an Archbishop

In 1989, Felice Cece was given an even bigger responsibility. He became an archbishop. An archbishop leads a larger area called an archdiocese, which often includes several dioceses. He was the Archbishop of Sorrento-Castellammare di Stabia. This archdiocese is located in a beautiful part of Italy. He held this important position until 2010.

As an archbishop, he was responsible for many churches and priests. He helped guide the spiritual lives of many people in his region. He worked to support the church's mission and serve his community.

Later Years and Legacy

Archbishop Felice Cece retired from his main duties in 2010. He passed away on May 12, 2020, at the age of 84. He is remembered for his dedication and long service to the Catholic Church in Italy. His work helped many people and communities during his lifetime.

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