Giovanni D'Alise facts for kids

Giovanni D'Alise (born January 14, 1948 – died October 4, 2020) was an important Italian leader in the Catholic Church. He served as a bishop, which is a high-ranking position in the church.

Early Life and Church Career

Giovanni D'Alise was born in Naples, a famous city in Italy. From a young age, he felt a strong call to serve the church. In 1972, when he was 24 years old, he became a priest. A priest is a religious leader who performs ceremonies and guides people in their faith.

Becoming a Bishop

After many years as a priest, Giovanni D'Alise was chosen to become a bishop. A bishop is like a spiritual leader for a specific area, called a diocese. They oversee many churches and priests in that region.

From 2004 to 2014, Bishop D'Alise led the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ariano Irpino-Lacedonia in Italy. This was a big responsibility, guiding many communities.

In 2014, he moved to lead another important area, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Caserta, also in Italy. He continued his work there, helping people and managing the church's activities, until his death.

Later Years and Passing

Bishop Giovanni D'Alise passed away on October 4, 2020, in Caserta, Italy. He was 72 years old. His death was caused by COVID-19, a global illness that affected many people around the world.

Bishop D'Alise is remembered for his dedication and service to the Catholic Church and the communities he led.