Francesco Colonna (bishop)

Most Reverend
Francesco Colonna
Church Catholic Church
In office 1642-1653
Predecessor Dionisio Tomacelli
Successor Annibale Sillano
Personal details
Born 1597
Milazzo, Italy
Died 29 Jun 1653 (age 56)
Castro di Puglia, Italy
Nationality Italian

Francesco Colonna (1597 - 29 Jun 1653) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Castro di Puglia (1642-1653).[1][2][3]

Biography

Francesco Colonna was born in Milazzo, Italy in 1597.[1] On 16 Jun 1642, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Urban VIII as Bishop of Castro di Puglia.[1] On 29 Jun 1642, he was consecrated bishop by Giulio Cesare Sacchetti, Cardinal-Priest of Santa Susanna.[1] He served as Bishop of Castro di Puglia until his death on 29 Jun 1653.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Bishop Francesco Colonna" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved July 15, 2016
  2. "Diocese of Castro di Puglia" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016
  3. "Titular Episcopal See of Castro di Puglia" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved February 29, 2016
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Dionisio Tomacelli
Bishop of Castro di Puglia
1642-1653
Succeeded by
Annibale Sillano
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