Giovanni Pietro Dal Toso
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Giovanni Pietro Dal Toso PhD
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(6 October 1964 - ) is the current secretary of the Pontifical Council “Cor unum”
since his appointment by Pope Benedict XVI
on 22 June 2010. He had previously served as Under-Secretary of the Council. http://press.catholica.va/news_services/bulletin/news/25775.php?index=25775&lang=en
After studying classical studies he attended the major seminary of Brixen
, completing his studies in philosophy
and theology
at the Higher Institute of Philosophy and Theology of Brixen, earning the title Magister Theologiae at the faculty of theology at the University of Innsbruck, Austria.
He was ordained a priest of 24 June 1989 for the diocese of Bolzano-Brixen
. After three years of ministry in the diocese, he studied philosophy at the Pontifical Gregorian University
, receiving his doctorate
in December 1997 with a thesis
entitled: "The concept of proairesis in Gregory of Nyssa
". In June 2001 he obtained a licentiate
in canon law
from the Pontifical Lateran University
.
From 1 March 1996 he served as an official at the Pontifical Council "Cor Unum ". He was appointed Under-Secretary on 21 June 2004. He is a member of the Special Committee for dealing with cases of nullity of sacred ordination and release from obligations of the diaconate and priesthood established by the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments
and then, when this compentence was moved, at the Congregation for the Clergy
.
Since September 2008 he has been a member of the Special Commission for dealing with cases of dissolution of marriage "in favorem fidei" of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
.
Knows Italian, German , French , English and Spanish.
He was appointed as secretary of the Pontifical Council “Cor unum” on 22 June 2010.
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(6 October 1964 - ) is the current secretary of the Pontifical Council “Cor unum”
Pontifical Council Cor Unum
The Pontifical Council Cor Unum for Human and Christian Development is a part of the Curia of the Catholic Church. It was established by Pope Paul VI on 15 July 1971 and is based in the Palazzo San Callisto, in Piazza San Callisto, Rome....
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 22 June 2010. He had previously served as Under-Secretary of the Council. http://press.catholica.va/news_services/bulletin/news/25775.php?index=25775&lang=en
After studying classical studies he attended the major seminary of Brixen
Brixen
Brixen is the name of two cities in the Alps:*Brixen, South Tyrol, Italy*Brixen im Thale, Tyrol, AustriaBrixen may also refer to:*Bishopric of Brixen, the former north-Italian state....
, completing his studies in philosophy
Philosophy
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...
and 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 Higher Institute of Philosophy and Theology of Brixen, earning the title Magister Theologiae at the faculty of theology at the University of Innsbruck, Austria.
He was ordained a priest of 24 June 1989 for the diocese of Bolzano-Brixen
Roman Catholic Diocese of Bolzano-Brixen
The Diocese of Bolzano-Brixen is a Catholic diocese in northern Italy, with its seat in the city of Bolzano. Its territory corresponds with that of the province of South Tyrol with its predominantly German-speaking population...
. After three years of ministry in the diocese, he studied philosophy at the Pontifical Gregorian University
Pontifical Gregorian University
The Pontifical Gregorian University is a pontifical university located in Rome, Italy.Heir of the Roman College founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola over 460 years ago, the Gregorian University was the first university founded by the Jesuits...
, receiving his 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 December 1997 with a thesis
Thesis
A dissertation or thesis is a document submitted in support of candidature for an academic degree or professional qualification presenting the author's research and findings...
entitled: "The concept of proairesis in Gregory of Nyssa
Gregory of Nyssa
St. Gregory of Nyssa was a Christian bishop and saint. He was a younger brother of Basil the Great and a good friend of Gregory of Nazianzus. His significance has long been recognized in the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Eastern Catholic and Roman Catholic branches of Christianity...
". In June 2001 he obtained 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...
from 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...
.
From 1 March 1996 he served as an official at the Pontifical Council "Cor Unum ". He was appointed Under-Secretary on 21 June 2004. He is a member of the Special Committee for dealing with cases of nullity of sacred ordination and release from obligations of the diaconate and priesthood established by the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments
Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments
The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments is the congregation of the Roman Curia that handles most affairs relating to liturgical practices of the Latin Catholic Church as distinct from the Eastern Catholic Churches and also some technical matters relating to the...
and then, when this compentence was moved, at the Congregation for the Clergy
Congregation for the Clergy
The Sacred Congregation for the Clergy is the congregation of the Roman Curia responsible for overseeing matters regarding priests and deacons not belonging to religious orders...
.
Since September 2008 he has been a member of the Special Commission for dealing with cases of dissolution of marriage "in favorem fidei" of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith , previously known as the Supreme Sacred Congregation of the Roman and Universal Inquisition , and after 1904 called the Supreme...
.
Knows Italian, German , French , English and Spanish.
He was appointed as secretary of the Pontifical Council “Cor unum” on 22 June 2010.