Vincenzo Franco
| Vincenzo Franco | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Diocese of Otranto | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| See | Diocese of Otranto |
| In office | 1981–1993 |
| Predecessor | Nicola Riezzo |
| Successor | Francesco Cacucci |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | July 6, 1947 |
| Consecration |
January 26, 1975 by Sebastiano Cardinal Baggio |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1 June 1917 Trani, Italy |
| Died | 4 March 2016 (aged 98) |
| Previous post |
Anglona-Tursi Diocese Bishop |
Vincenzo Franco (1 June 1917 – 4 March 2016) was an Italian Prelate of Roman Catholic Church. He was one of oldest Roman Catholic bishops and Italian bishops.
Franco was born in Trani, Italy and was ordained a priest on July 6, 1947. Franco was appointed bishop of Anglona-Tursi Diocese on December 12, 1974 and consecrated on January 26, 1975. Franco was then appointed bishop of the Diocese of Otranto on January 27, 1981 and remained there until his retirement on April 8, 1993.
External links
- Catholic-Hierarchy
- Anglona Site (Italian)
- Ortanto Site (Italian)
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