Paolo Vincenzo Rovero, B. or Paolo Vincenzo Roero or Paolo Vincenzo Roverio (died 25 October 1665) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Asti (1655–1665).[1]
Biography
Paolo Vincenzo Rovero was born in Italy and ordained a priest in the Clerics Regular of Saint Paul.[2] On 5 October 1655, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Innocent X as Bishop of Asti.[2] On 31 October 1655, he was consecrated bishop by Marcantonio Franciotti, Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria della Pace.[2] He served as Bishop of Asti until his death on 25 October 1665.[2]
While bishop, he was the principal co-consecrator of Filiberto Alberto Bailly, Bishop of Aosta (1659); and Michael Angelus Broglia, Bishop of Vercelli (1663).[2]
External links and additional sources
- Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Asti". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
- Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Asti (Italy)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byOttavio Broglia | Bishop of Asti 1655–1665 | Succeeded byMarco Antonio Tomati |
References
- 1.Gauchat, Patritius (Patrice). HIERARCHIA CATHOLICA MEDII ET RECENTIORIS AEVI Vol IV. p. 98. Archived from the original on 2018-10-04. Retrieved 2021-01-02.
- 2.[2.2][2.3][2.4][2.5]Cheney, David M. "Bishop Paolo Vincenzo Rovero, B." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. [self-published]