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Antonio Bagnoli

1902 – 1997

20th-century Italian Catholic bishop

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Lived 1902 – 1997 (aged 95). Antonio Bagnoli was an Italian catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Antonio Bagnoli (25 February 1902 – 24 December 1997) was an Italian ordinary of the Catholic Church. He was the bishop of Volterra and then of Fiesole.

Biography Antonio Bagnoli was born on 25 February 1902 in Cortenuova, an Italian comune in the province of Bergamo, in the region of Lombardy. He entered the Catholic priesthood and was ordained a priest on 25 July 1925. On 17 August 1943, Bagnoli was appointed the bishop of Volterra. He was subsequently consecrated a bishop on 7 October 1943 by Cardinal Elia Dalla Costa as principal consecrator and Bishops Ugo Giubbi and Francesco Niccoli as co-consecrators.

On 8 April 1954, Bagnoli was appointed the bishop of Fiesole, during which time he participated as a council father in all four of sessions of the Second Vatican Council. He remained as Bishop of Fiesole until his retirement on 1 August 1977, upon which he took emeritus status. On 24 December 1997, Bagnoli died and is interred in the Fiesole Cathedral.

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Roman Catholic Bishop of Volterra, Roman Catholic Bishop of Fiesole

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Who was Antonio Bagnoli?

20th-century Italian Catholic bishop

When was Antonio Bagnoli born?

Antonio Bagnoli was born on 25 February 1902 in Cortenuova.

When did Antonio Bagnoli die?

Antonio Bagnoli died on 24 December 1997 in Fiesole.

What was Antonio Bagnoli's occupation?

Antonio Bagnoli was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Antonio Bagnoli?

Antonio Bagnoli was Italian.

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· Wikipedia: Antonio Bagnoli

· Wikidata: Q5391234

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