Vincenzo Franco

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.

Vincenzo Franco
Archbishop Emeritus of Otranto
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
SeeDiocese of Otranto
In office1981–1993
PredecessorNicola Riezzo
SuccessorFrancesco Cacucci
Orders
OrdinationJuly 6, 1947
ConsecrationJanuary 26, 1975
by Sebastiano Cardinal Baggio
Personal details
Born(1917-06-01)1 June 1917
Trani, Italy
Died4 March 2016(2016-03-04) (aged 98)
Previous postAnglona-Tursi Diocese
Bishop

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.


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