Giuseppe Lazzarotto
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Giuseppe Lazzarotto JCD
was born in Carpanè, Italy
on 24 May 1942. He studied for the priesthood in the Diocese of Padua
, being ordained a priest on 1 April 1967. He undertook post-graduate studies in diplomacy at the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy
in Rome, while at the same time completing his studies by obtaining a Doctorate in Canon Law
. He entered the Diplomatic Service of the Holy See
in 1971.
Archbishop
Lazzarotto has served as part of the delegations in Zambia
and Malawi
, Belgium, Cuba
, and Jerusalem, and in the Section for Relations with States of the Secretariat of State of the Holy See between 1984 and 1994. He was appointed Apostolic Nuncio to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and to Iraq
on 23 July 1994. On this same date he was appointed Titular Archbishop of Numana
being ordained and was ordained archbishop
on 7 October 1994. His Principal Consecrator
was Cardinal Angelo Sodano
; his Principal Co-Consecrators were Archbishop
Miroslav Stefan Marusyn
and Bishop Antonio Mattiazzo.
He was appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland
on 11 November 2000 replacing Luciano Storero
. He presented his credentials to President
Mary McAleese
on 18 January 2001.
It came to light that the Nuncio sent a questionnaire to priests in the vacant see of Down and Connor
asking their opinions as to who should become the next bishop. This was seen in the Irish Times (12 April 2007). Archbishop Lazzarotto asked a number of priests who should be the next bishop under the headings of: initiative, sobriety, and fatherly spirit. The archbishop also questioned priests about the successor's health and practical skills as well as temperament and discipline to the Holy See. Lazzarotto when contacted about his views on the leaked document said "all aspects relating to the process of episcopal appointments
should be dealt with in the strictest confidentiality. I trust that you will understand that I cannot depart from this practice".
On 22 December 2007 he was appointed by Pope Benedict XVI
as Apostolic Nuncio to Australia.
On 26 November 2009 the Murphy Report
into child abuse in the Dublin diocese was released. The report criticized Archbishop Lazzarotto. In September 2006, the commission wrote to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
seeking information on reports of clerical child sex abuse sent to it by the Dublin archdiocese over a 30-year period. It also sought information on the document Crimen Solicitationis, which deals with clerical sex abuse. The congregation however did not reply. Instead, the CDF contacted the Department of Foreign Affairs stating that the commission had not gone through appropriate diplomatic channels. As a body independent of government, the commission said it did not consider it appropriate to use diplomatic channels. In February 2007, the commission wrote to Archbisop Lazzarotto asking that he forward all documents relevant to it and which had not been or were not produced by the Archbishop of Dublin, Diarmuid Martin
. It also requested that he confirm if he had no such documents. The papal nuncio did not reply. http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/frontpage/2009/1127/1224259548033.html
Doctor of Canon Law
Doctor of Canon Law is the doctoral-level terminal degree in the studies of canon law of the Roman Catholic Church.It may also be abbreviated I.C.D. or dr.iur.can. , ICDr., D.C.L., D.Cnl., D.D.C., or D.Can.L. . Doctor of both laws are J.U.D...
was born in Carpanè, Italy
Italy
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on 24 May 1942. He studied for the priesthood in the Diocese of Padua
Padua
Padua is a city and comune in the Veneto, northern Italy. It is the capital of the province of Padua and the economic and communications hub of the area. Padua's population is 212,500 . The city is sometimes included, with Venice and Treviso, in the Padua-Treviso-Venice Metropolitan Area, having...
, being ordained a priest on 1 April 1967. He undertook post-graduate studies in diplomacy at the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy
Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy
The Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy is one of the Roman Colleges of the Roman Catholic Church. The academy is dedicated to training priests to serve in the diplomatic corps and the Secretariat of State of the Holy See....
in Rome, while at the same time completing his studies by obtaining a Doctorate 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...
. He entered the Diplomatic Service of the Holy See
Holy 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...
in 1971.
Archbishop
Archbishop
An archbishop is a bishop of higher rank, but not of higher sacramental order above that of the three orders of deacon, priest , and bishop...
Lazzarotto has served as part of the delegations in Zambia
Zambia
Zambia , officially the Republic of Zambia, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. The neighbouring countries are the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north, Tanzania to the north-east, Malawi to the east, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia to the south, and Angola to the west....
and Malawi
Malawi
The Republic of Malawi is a landlocked country in southeast Africa that was formerly known as Nyasaland. It is bordered by Zambia to the northwest, Tanzania to the northeast, and Mozambique on the east, south and west. The country is separated from Tanzania and Mozambique by Lake Malawi. Its size...
, Belgium, Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
, and Jerusalem, and in the Section for Relations with States of the Secretariat of State of the Holy See between 1984 and 1994. He was appointed Apostolic Nuncio to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and to Iraq
Apostolic Nuncio to Iraq
The Apostolic Nuncio to Iraq is the representative of the Holy See in Iraq. He is appointed by the Pope, currently Benedict XVI, and represents all Catholics in the country, both Latin Rite and Eastern Catholic, on behalf of the pope. Since 1966 the government of Iraq has had full diplomatic...
on 23 July 1994. On this same date he was appointed Titular Archbishop of Numana
Numana (Titular See)
The Diocese of Numana is a Titular See in the Roman Catholic Church. The first Titular Bishop was appointed to this See on 21 October, 1975. In Latin the diocese is known as Numanensis seu Humanatensis....
being ordained and was ordained archbishop
Archbishop
An archbishop is a bishop of higher rank, but not of higher sacramental order above that of the three orders of deacon, priest , and bishop...
on 7 October 1994. His Principal Consecrator
Consecrator
Consecrator is a term used in the Roman Catholic Church to designate a bishop who ordains a priest to the episcopal state. The term is often used in Eastern Rite Churches and in Anglican communities. The term "Principal Consecrator" is used to designate the primary bishop who ordains a new bishop...
was Cardinal Angelo Sodano
Angelo Sodano
Angelo Sodano is an Italian Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He is the current Dean of the College of Cardinals and former Vatican Secretary of State, having held that post from 1990 to 2006, under both popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI...
; his Principal Co-Consecrators were Archbishop
Archbishop
An archbishop is a bishop of higher rank, but not of higher sacramental order above that of the three orders of deacon, priest , and bishop...
Miroslav Stefan Marusyn
Miroslav Stefan Marusyn
Miroslav Stefan Marusyn was a Ukrainian Roman Catholic archbishop who served as the Secretary and of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches from September 14, 1982, until his retirement on April 11, 2001...
and Bishop Antonio Mattiazzo.
He was appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland
Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland
The Holy See, as the central government of the Catholic Church , has full diplomatic ties with Ireland as well as many other countries worldwide. The current Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland is Archbishop-elect Monsignor Charles John Brown...
on 11 November 2000 replacing Luciano Storero
Luciano Storero
Luciano Storero was born in Pinasca, Italy. He served in the Diplomatic Service of the Holy See.He was ordained a priest on 29 June 1949. On 22 November 1969 he was appointed Titular Archbishop of Tigimma and the same day was appointed an Apostolic Delegate...
. He presented his credentials to President
President of Ireland
The President of Ireland is the head of state of Ireland. The President is usually directly elected by the people for seven years, and can be elected for a maximum of two terms. The presidency is largely a ceremonial office, but the President does exercise certain limited powers with absolute...
Mary McAleese
Mary McAleese
Mary Patricia McAleese served as the eighth President of Ireland from 1997 to 2011. She was the second female president and was first elected in 1997 succeeding Mary Robinson, making McAleese the world's first woman to succeed another as president. She was re-elected unopposed for a second term in...
on 18 January 2001.
It came to light that the Nuncio sent a questionnaire to priests in the vacant see of Down and Connor
Diocese of Down and Connor
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Down and Connor, is a Roman Catholic diocese in the north-eastern part of Ireland. It is one of eight suffragan dioceses in the ecclesiastical province of Armagh and is subject to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Armagh...
asking their opinions as to who should become the next bishop. This was seen in the Irish Times (12 April 2007). Archbishop Lazzarotto asked a number of priests who should be the next bishop under the headings of: initiative, sobriety, and fatherly spirit. The archbishop also questioned priests about the successor's health and practical skills as well as temperament and discipline to the Holy See. Lazzarotto when contacted about his views on the leaked document said "all aspects relating to the process of episcopal appointments
Appointment of Catholic bishops
The appointment of bishops in the Catholic Church is a complicated process. Outgoing bishops, neighbouring bishops, the faithful, the apostolic nuncio, various members of the Roman Curia, and the pope all have a role in the selection...
should be dealt with in the strictest confidentiality. I trust that you will understand that I cannot depart from this practice".
On 22 December 2007 he was appointed 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...
as Apostolic Nuncio to Australia.
On 26 November 2009 the Murphy Report
Murphy Report
The Murphy Report is the brief name of the report of an investigation conducted by government of Ireland into the Sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic archdiocese of Dublin...
into child abuse in the Dublin diocese was released. The report criticized Archbishop Lazzarotto. In September 2006, the commission wrote to 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...
seeking information on reports of clerical child sex abuse sent to it by the Dublin archdiocese over a 30-year period. It also sought information on the document Crimen Solicitationis, which deals with clerical sex abuse. The congregation however did not reply. Instead, the CDF contacted the Department of Foreign Affairs stating that the commission had not gone through appropriate diplomatic channels. As a body independent of government, the commission said it did not consider it appropriate to use diplomatic channels. In February 2007, the commission wrote to Archbisop Lazzarotto asking that he forward all documents relevant to it and which had not been or were not produced by the Archbishop of Dublin, Diarmuid Martin
Diarmuid Martin
Diarmuid Martin is the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland. He was born in Dublin.-Early life and education:...
. It also requested that he confirm if he had no such documents. The papal nuncio did not reply. http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/frontpage/2009/1127/1224259548033.html