About Casimiro Gennari
Lived 1839 – 1914 (aged 74). Casimiro Gennari was an Italian theologian, catholic priest, catholic deacon and catholic bishop.
Casimiro Gennari (29 December 1839 – 31 January 1914) was an Italian cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and was former Prefect of the Congregation of the Council.
He was ordained to the priesthood on 21 March 1863 in Salerno. He then did pastoral care in the diocese of Conversano. He was the founder of the monthly Il Monitore Ecclesiastico, to help the clergy be in tune with the teaching of the Church, and was the first of its kind.
Gennari wrote the text of the papal decree .
He was appointed as Prefect of the Congregation of the Council on 20 October 1908 by Pope Pius, holding the post until his death in 1914.
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Who was Casimiro Gennari?
Catholic cardinal (1839-1914)
When was Casimiro Gennari born?
Casimiro Gennari was born on 27 December 1839 in Maratea.
When did Casimiro Gennari die?
Casimiro Gennari died on 31 January 1914 in Palazzo Borghese.
What was Casimiro Gennari's occupation?
Casimiro Gennari was a theologian, catholic priest, catholic deacon and catholic bishop.
What nationality was Casimiro Gennari?
Casimiro Gennari was Italian.
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