Eugenio Binini
| Most Reverend Eugenio Binini | |
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| Bishop Emeritus of Massa Carrara-Pontremoli | |
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Binini in 1998
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| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Pisa |
| Diocese | Massa Carrara-Pontremoli |
| Installed | 20 July 1991 |
| Term ended | 19 May 2010 |
| Predecessor | Bruno Tommasi |
| Successor | Giovanni Santucci |
| Previous post | Bishop of Pitigliano-Sovana-Orbetello (1983–1991) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 22 September 1957 by Evasio Colli |
| Consecration | 6 January 1984 by Pope John Paul II, Eduardo Martínez Somalo and Duraisamy Simon Lourdusamy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eugenio Binini 21 December 1934 Traversetolo, Kingdom of Italy |
| Died | 7 May 2026 (aged 91) Traversetolo, Italy |
| Education | Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas, University of Florence |
| Motto | In omnibus pax |
Eugenio Binini (21 December 1934 – 7 May 2026) was an Italian Roman Catholic prelate, who served as the bishop of Massa Carrara-Pontremoli from 1991 until his retirement in 2010. Previously he served as bishop of Pitigliano-Sovana-Orbetello from 1983 until 1991.
Biography
Eugenio Binini was born in Traversetolo, in the Province of Parma, on 21 December 1934.[1] He made his theological studies at the major seminary of Parma and was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Parma on 22 September 1957.[2]
While serving as a chaplain for the Military Health School in Florence between 1962 and 1972, he continued his academic studies. In 1967, he obtained a diploma in psychology from the Institute of Psychology at the University of Florence. In 1969, he graduated with a degree in theology from the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas (the Angelicum) in Rome.[3]
On 3 December 1983, Pope John Paul II appointed him Bishop of the Diocese of Pitigliano-Sovana-Orbetello. He received his episcopal consecration on 6 January 1984 from Pope John Paul II himself at the St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.[1]
Following the transfer of Bishop Bruno Tommasi to Lucca, Binini was appointed Bishop of Massa Carrara-Pontremoli on 20 July 1991. During his nineteen-year tenure, he focused on diocesan restructuring and pastoral visits across the Lunigiana region.[4]
On 19 May 2010, Pope Benedict XVI accepted his resignation from the pastoral governance of the diocese upon reaching the age limit of 75. He was succeeded by Giovanni Santucci.[5]
Binini died in Traversetolo on 7 May 2026, at the age of 91.[6]
References
- Back to citation occurrence 1.0 Back to citation occurrence 1.1 Cheney, David M. "Bishop Eugenio Binini". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
- Back to citation "Binini Eugenio". BeWeb - Beni Ecclesiastici in web (in Italian). Ufficio Nazionale per i beni culturali ecclesiastici e l'edilizia di culto. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
- Back to citation "Biografia del vescovo Eugenio Binini". Diocesi di Massa Carrara-Pontremoli (in Italian). Retrieved 8 May 2026.
- Back to citation "Massa Carrara, lutto per la scomparsa di monsignor Eugenio Binini". Brand Carrara (in Italian). Retrieved 8 May 2026.
- Back to citation "Rinunce e Nomine, 19.05.2010" (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 19 May 2010. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
- Back to citation "Lutto per la Chiesa: è morto monsignor Eugenio Binini". Gazzetta di Parma (in Italian). 8 May 2026. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
External links
- Bishop Eugenio Binini at the Catholic Hierarchy