Mansueto Bianchi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids His Excellency Mansueto Bianchi |
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| Bishop of Volterra, Bishop of Pistoia | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Acireale |
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| Ordination | 29 June 1974 |
| Consecration | 3 May 2000 by Bruno Tomasi |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Manueto Bianchi |
| Born | 4 November 1949 Lucca, Tuscany |
| Died | 3 August 2016 Rome |
| Styles of Mansueto Bianchi |
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| Reference style | His Excellency |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | bishop |
Mansueto Bianchi was an important Italian Catholic bishop. He was born in Lucca, Italy, on November 4, 1949. He passed away in Rome on August 3, 2016.
A Life of Service
Mansueto Bianchi dedicated his life to the Catholic Church. He became a priest in 1974. A priest is a religious leader who performs ceremonies and guides people in their faith.
Becoming a Bishop
After many years as a priest, Mansueto Bianchi became a bishop in 2000. A bishop is a senior leader in the Catholic Church. They are in charge of a specific area called a diocese.
Leading Dioceses
Bishop Bianchi first served in the Diocese of Volterra. This is a region in Italy. He was the bishop there from 2000 to 2006.
Later, he moved to lead another diocese. From 2006 to 2014, he was the Bishop of Pistoia. This was another important role in his career.
