Vincenzo Rimedio

Vincenzo Rimedio (born 5 December 1927) is an Italian Roman Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of the Diocese of Lamezia Terme from 1982 to 2004. He is known for his pastoral leadership, cultural engagement, and philosophical and theological writings.

Early life and education Rimedio was born in Soriano Calabro, in the region of Calabria, southern Italy. He pursued ecclesiastical studies in philosophy and theology and was ordained to the priesthood on 22 July 1951 for the Diocese of Mileto-Nicotera-Tropea.

Episcopate On 4 September 1982, Rimedio was appointed Bishop of Nicastro by Pope John Paul II. He received episcopal consecration on 28 October 1982. In 1986, the diocese was renamed the Diocese of Lamezia Terme.

During his episcopate, which lasted until his retirement on 24 January 2004, he promoted pastoral renewal and diocesan reorganization, including the celebration of a diocesan synod, the establishment of new parishes, and the reopening of diocesan seminaries.