Lino Esterino Garavaglia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lino Esterino Garavaglia O.F.M. Cap. |
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| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Cesena-Sarsina |
| In Office | 5 May 1991 to 3 December 2003 |
| Predecessor | Luigi Amaducci |
| Successor | Antonio Lanfranchi |
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| Ordination | 5 December 1954 |
| Consecration | 2 February 1986 by Lucas Moreira Neves |
| Rank | Coadjutor bishop (1986–1987) Bishop of Tivoli (1987–1991) Bishop of Cesena-Sarsina (1991–2003) |
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| Born | 9 September 1927 Mesero, Milan, Italy |
| Died | 12 June 2020 (aged 92) Cesena, Italy |
| Buried | Mesero, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Denomination | Roman Catholicism |
| Education | University of Milan University of Leuven Higher School of the Journalists Association of Upper Italy |
| Motto | "In caritate radicati" (Rooted in charity) |
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| Religious style | Bishop |
Lino Esterino Garavaglia (born September 9, 1927 – died June 12, 2020) was an Italian leader in the Catholic Church. He became a priest in 1954. For many years, he held important roles in Italy. From the 1980s to the 2000s, he served as a bishop in the areas of Tivoli and Cesena-Sarsina.
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Early Life and Education
Lino Esterino Garavaglia was born on September 9, 1927. His hometown was Mesero, which is near Milan, Italy. His parents were Luigi and Davidina Belloli.
Becoming a Priest
On October 4, 1945, Lino Garavaglia joined a religious group called the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin. He made his first promises to the order in 1948. Three years later, in 1951, he made his final, lifelong promises.
On December 5, 1954, he was ordained as a priest at the Milan Cathedral. This was a very important step in his life.
His Studies
Garavaglia studied at several universities. He took courses at the University of Milan. He also studied missiology (the study of religious missions) at the University of Leuven in Belgium. Later, he studied journalism at a special school for journalists in Italy.
His Career and Roles
After becoming a priest, Lino Garavaglia took on many different jobs within the Catholic Church.
Early Roles
On December 8, 1954, he celebrated his very first Mass. A woman named Gianna Beretta Molla was there. She later became a saint.
From 1956 to 1976, Garavaglia worked as a secretary for his religious province. He also served as a national secretary for missions from 1966 to 1973. From 1969 to 1981, he represented religious people in the Presbyteral council of the Milan diocese.
He also held leadership roles within the Capuchin Province of Lombardy. He was a "definitor" from 1970 to 1973. This means he was an advisor. From 1973 to 1979, he was the vice-provincial.
Leadership Positions
In 1978, Garavaglia was chosen to represent Italy at a special meeting of his religious order. From 1979 to 1982, he became the "minister" of the Capuchin Province of Lombardy. This is a top leadership role.
He also served as vice-president of the Italian Provincial Superiors Council in 1979. In 1981, he became its president. From 1982 to 1985, he was a "general definitor" for the entire Order of Friars Minor Capuchin.
Work in Journalism
Lino Garavaglia also had a passion for journalism. In 1964, he started a magazine called Cammino: annali francescani. He was the director of this magazine until 1976. From 1968 to 1976, he also directed another magazine called Continenti.
Becoming a Bishop
On February 2, 1986, Garavaglia was appointed as a coadjutor bishop for Tivoli. A coadjutor bishop helps the main bishop and is expected to take over later. He was officially made a bishop in Rome on March 8, 1986. Cardinal Lucas Moreira Neves performed the ceremony.
On June 25, 1987, he became the main bishop of the diocese of Tivoli. He served there until December 30, 1991, when Pietro Garlato took over.
On March 25, 1991, Pope John Paul II chose him to be the bishop of the diocese of Cesena-Sarsina. He took over from Luigi Amaducci. On May 5, he officially started his new role. He served as bishop there until he resigned on September 9, 2002. On December 3, 2003, he announced that Antonio Lanfranchi would be the next bishop.
Later Life and Passing
After leaving his role as bishop of Cesena-Sarsina, he was given the title of emeritus bishop. This means he was a retired bishop.
Lino Esterino Garavaglia passed away on June 12, 2020. He was 92 years old and died in a nursing home in Cesena, Italy. After his death, the mayor of Cesena, Enzo Lattuca, said that Garavaglia was a very important person for the community.
See also
In Spanish: Lino Esterino Garavaglia para niños
