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Lorenzo Chiarinelli
Bishop of Viterbo
Chiarinelli in 2005
Church Roman Catholic Church
Diocese Viterbo
In Office 1997–2010
Predecessor Fiorino Tagliaferri
Successor Lino Fumagalli
Orders
Ordination 15 September 1957
Consecration 27 February 1983
by Sebastiano Baggio
Rank bishop
Personal details
Born (1935-03-16)16 March 1935
Concerviano, Italy
Died 3 August 2020(2020-08-03) (aged 85)
Rieti, Italy
Previous post Bishop of Sora-Cassino-Aquino-Pontecorvo 1983–1993
Bishop of Aversa 1993–1997

Lorenzo Chiarinelli (born March 16, 1935 – died August 3, 2020) was an important Italian Roman Catholic leader. He served as a bishop in several areas of Italy. He was known for his long service to the Church.

The Life of Bishop Lorenzo Chiarinelli

Early Life and Becoming a Priest

Lorenzo Chiarinelli was born in a town called Concerviano, Italy. This was on March 16, 1935. He decided to dedicate his life to the Church. In 1957, he became a priest. This was an important step in his religious journey.

Serving as a Bishop

Many years later, in 1983, Lorenzo Chiarinelli became a bishop. A bishop is a high-ranking leader in the Catholic Church. He was made a bishop by Pope John Paul II.

Bishop Chiarinelli served in different parts of Italy:

  • From 1983 to 1993, he was the Bishop of Sora-Cassino-Aquino-Pontecorvo.
  • Then, from 1993 to 1997, he became the Bishop of Aversa.
  • Finally, from 1997 to 2010, he served as the Bishop of Viterbo.

He spent many years guiding people in these areas.

His Passing

Lorenzo Chiarinelli passed away on August 3, 2020. He was 85 years old. He is remembered for his dedication and service as a bishop in Italy.

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