Antonio Mistrorigo

Antonio Mistrorigo (March 26, 1912 – January 14, 2012) was an Italian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. At the time of his death, he was the oldest Italian bishop as well as one of the oldest Catholic bishops.

Antonio Mistrorigo
Bishop of Treviso (Emeritus)
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
SeeTreviso
In office1958 - 1988
PredecessorEgidio Negrin
SuccessorPaolo Magnani
Orders
OrdinationJuly 7, 1935
Personal details
Born(1912-03-26)March 26, 1912
Chiampo, Italy
DiedJanuary 14, 2012(2012-01-14) (aged 99)
Treviso, Italy
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Biography

Mistrorigo was born in Chiampo, Italian and was ordained a bishop on July 7, 1935. Mistrorigo was appointed Bishop of Lucera-Troia (formerly the diocese of Troia) on March 9, 1955, and received his episcopal consecration on April 25, 1955. On June 25, 1958, he was appointed Bishop of Treviso and served Treviso until his retirement on November 19, 1988.

He had authored several books including "L'arte Sacra: Dizionario Dai Documenti Del Concilio Vaticano II E Del Postconcilio" and "Il Credente Del Terzo Millennio".


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