Giampaolo Crepaldi
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Giampaolo Crepaldi is the current Archbishop-Bishop of Trieste
since his appointment by Pope Benedict XVI
on 4 July 2009. He had previously served as secretary of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace
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, province of Rovigo. He was ordained priest on 17 July 1971 in the parish of Villadose. He has done his pastoral ministry as a curate in the parish of Villanova del Ghebbo and Castelmassa.
from the Faculty of Letters and Philosophy at the State University of Bologna and in 1977 the Diploma of Specialization in Philosophy at the University of Padua
.
In 1981 he obtained a doctorate
in theology
at the Pontifical Urban University and, in 1989, a Licentiate
in Canon Law
at the Pontifical Lateran University
. He was Professor of Pastoral Company at the Pontifical Lateran University.
has held the post of Under-Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace
and, on 3 March 2001, was appointed Secretary and Titular Bishop
of Bisarcio. He is also currently Member of the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People.
on 4 July 2009. Mario Toso
was appointed as Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace filling the vancancy left by Archbishop Crepaldi on 22 October 2009.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Trieste
The Italian Roman Catholic diocese of Trieste, in the Triveneto, has existed since no later than 524, and in its current form since 1977. The bishop's seat is in Trieste Cathedral...
since his appointment by Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI
Benedict XVI is the 265th and current Pope, by virtue of his office of Bishop of Rome, the Sovereign of the Vatican City State and the leader of the Catholic Church as well as the other 22 sui iuris Eastern Catholic Churches in full communion with the Holy See...
on 4 July 2009. He had previously served as secretary of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace
Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace
The Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace is a part of the Roman Curia dedicated to "action-oriented studies" for the international promotion of justice, peace, and human rights from the perspective of the Roman Catholic Church...
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Early life and ordination
Crepaldi was born in Pettorazza GrimaniPettorazza Grimani
Pettorazza Grimani is a comune in the Province of Rovigo in the Italian region Veneto, located about 40 km southwest of Venice and about 20 km northeast of Rovigo....
, province of Rovigo. He was ordained priest on 17 July 1971 in the parish of Villadose. He has done his pastoral ministry as a curate in the parish of Villanova del Ghebbo and Castelmassa.
Professor
In 1975 he obtained his degree in philosophyPhilosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
from the Faculty of Letters and Philosophy at the State University of Bologna and in 1977 the Diploma of Specialization in Philosophy at the University of Padua
University of Padua
The University of Padua is a premier Italian university located in the city of Padua, Italy. The University of Padua was founded in 1222 as a school of law and was one of the most prominent universities in early modern Europe. It is among the earliest universities of the world and the second...
.
In 1981 he obtained a doctorate
Doctorate
A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
in theology
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
at the Pontifical Urban University and, in 1989, a Licentiate
Licentiate
Licentiate is the title of a person who holds an academic degree called a licence. The term may derive from the Latin licentia docendi, meaning permission to teach. The term may also derive from the Latin licentia ad practicandum, which signified someone who held a certificate of competence to...
in Canon Law
Canon law
Canon law is the body of laws & regulations made or adopted by ecclesiastical authority, for the government of the Christian organization and its members. It is the internal ecclesiastical law governing the Catholic Church , the Eastern and Oriental Orthodox churches, and the Anglican Communion of...
at the Pontifical Lateran University
Pontifical Lateran University
The Pontifical Lateran University is a university by pontifical right based in Rome, Italy. The university also hosts the central session of the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family...
. He was Professor of Pastoral Company at the Pontifical Lateran University.
Pastoral work
In 1977 he received the post of Episcopal Delegate for the Pastoral Care and Social Director of the Diocesan Center for Vocational Training and in 1985 he was appointed parish priest of Cambio. In 1986, he served as perform his ministry at the Conference of Catholic Bishops as a Director of the Episcopal Social Problems and Work.Curial duties
In 1994 he entered the service of the Holy SeeHoly See
The Holy See is the episcopal jurisdiction of the Catholic Church in Rome, in which its Bishop is commonly known as the Pope. It is the preeminent episcopal see of the Catholic Church, forming the central government of the Church. As such, diplomatically, and in other spheres the Holy See acts and...
has held the post of Under-Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace
Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace
The Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace is a part of the Roman Curia dedicated to "action-oriented studies" for the international promotion of justice, peace, and human rights from the perspective of the Roman Catholic Church...
and, on 3 March 2001, was appointed Secretary and Titular Bishop
Titular bishop
A titular bishop in various churches is a bishop who is not in charge of a diocese.By definition a bishop is an "overseer" of a community of the faithful, so when a priest is ordained a bishop the tradition of the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches is that he be ordained for a specific place...
of Bisarcio. He is also currently Member of the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People.
Catholic social teaching
In 2003, he founded the International Center "Cardinal Van Thuan" on the Social Doctrine of the Church, of which he is President. He has published several books mainly on themes of social doctrine of the ChurchIn 2003 she founded the International Center "Cardinal Van Thuan" on the Social Doctrine of the Church, of which he is President.Bishop
He was ordained bishop by John Paul II, 19 March of that year. Bishop Crepaldi was appointed Bishop of Trieste with the personal title of Archbishop by Pope Benedict XVIPope Benedict XVI
Benedict XVI is the 265th and current Pope, by virtue of his office of Bishop of Rome, the Sovereign of the Vatican City State and the leader of the Catholic Church as well as the other 22 sui iuris Eastern Catholic Churches in full communion with the Holy See...
on 4 July 2009. Mario Toso
Mario Toso
Mario Toso SDB is the current Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace since his appointment by Pope Benedict XVI on 22 October 2009....
was appointed as Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace filling the vancancy left by Archbishop Crepaldi on 22 October 2009.