Pontifical Delegation for the Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua

History

• 1933.06.13: Established as Pontifical Delegation for the Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua (English) / Delegazione Pontificia per la Basilica di Sant’Antonio in Padova (Italiano)

Present Officials

Pontifical Delegate (2023.08.01 – ...):

Archbishop Diego Giovanni Ravelli (60) Titular Archbishop of Recanati Master of Papal Liturgical Celebrations of Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff Head of Pontifical Musical Chorus of the Sistine Chapel

Past Officials Pontifical Delegate: Archbishop Fabio Dal Cin (61) (2017.05.20 – 2023.08.01) Pontifical Delegate: Archbishop Giovanni Tonucci (84) (2014.03.08 – 2017.05.20) Pontifical Delegate: Bishop Vittorio Lanzani (74) (2013.07.22 – 2014.03.08) Pontifical Delegate: Archbishop Francesco Gioia, O.F.M. Cap. (87) (2001.07.25 – 2013.07.22) Pontifical Delegate: Archbishop Marcello Costalunga (1990.12.10 – 2001.07.25) Pontifical Delegate: Archbishop Antonio Mauro (1975.10.11 – 1990.12.10)

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