Maurizio Centini, O.F.M. Conv. (1592 – 14 November 1639) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Mileto (1631–1639)[1] and Bishop of Massa Lubrense (1626–1631).[2]
Biography
Maurizio Centini was born in 1592 in Ascoli,[3] Italy and ordained a priest in the Order of Friars Minor Conventual.[4][5] On 9 February 1626, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Urban VIII as Bishop of Massa Lubrense.[2][4] In March 1626, he was consecrated bishop by Felice Centini, Bishop of Macerata e Tolentino.[4] On 12 May 1631, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Urban VIII as Bishop of Mileto.[1][4] He served as Bishop of Mileto until his death on 14 November 1639.[1][4] While bishop, he was the principal co-consecrator of Hector de Monte, Bishop of Termoli (1626).[4]
External links and additional sources
- Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Mileto–Nicotera–Tropea". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
- Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Mileto–Nicotera–Tropea (Italy)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
- Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Massa Lubrense". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
- Chow, Gabriel. "Titular Episcopal See of Massa Lubrense". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byEttore Gironda | Bishop of Massa Lubrense 1626–1631 | Succeeded byAlessandro Gallo |
| Preceded byVirgilio Cappone | Bishop of Mileto 1631–1639 | Succeeded byGregorio Panzani |
References
- 1.[1.2][1.3]Gauchat, Patritius (Patrice) (1935). Hierarchia catholica medii et recentioris aevi. Vol. IV. Münster: Libraria Regensbergiana. p. 242. (in Latin)
- 2.[2.2]Gauchat, Patritius (Patrice) (1935). Hierarchia catholica medii et recentioris aevi. Vol. IV. Münster: Libraria Regensbergiana. p. 234. (in Latin)
- 3.There are two places called Ascoli in Italy – Ascoli Piceno and Ascoli Satriano. It is not clear from the sources which was his birthplace.
- 4.[4.2][4.3][4.4][4.5][4.6]Cheney, David M. "Bishop Maurizio Centini, O.F.M. Conv". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. [self-published]
- 5.Chow, Gabriel. "Bishop Maurizio Centini, O.F.M. Conv". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. [self-published]