Pier Giuliano Tiddia

Pier Giuliano Tiddia (born 13 June 1929) is an Italian Roman Catholic prelate, who served as Archbishop of Oristano from 1985 until his retirement in 2006.

Early life and priesthood Tiddia was born in Cagliari, Sardinia, on 13 June 1929.

He pursued advanced studies in canon law in Rome, earning a doctorate, and later held several diocesan offices, including seminary rector (1966–1971) and vicar general.

Episcopate On 24 December 1974, Pope Paul VI appointed Tiddia titular bishop of Minturno and auxiliary bishop of Cagliari.

Later life In 2019, Tiddia celebrated his 90th birthday, marking more than six decades of priestly ministry and over fifty years as a bishop of the Catholic Church.