Gerardo Pierro


Gerardo Pierro
Archbishop Emeritus of Salerno-Campagna-Acerno
Primate of the Kingdom of Naples
ArchdioceseSalerno-Campagna-Acerno
Appointed25 May 1992
Term ended10 June 2010
PredecessorGuerino Grimaldi
SuccessorLuigi Moretti
Other post(s)Primate of the Kingdom of Naples
Previous post(s)Bishop of Tursi-Lagonegro (1981–1987)
Bishop of Avellino (1987–1992)
Orders
Ordination21 December 1957
Consecration2 August 1981
by Sebastiano Cardinal Baggio
Personal details
Born26 April 1935
Died24 February 2025 (aged 89)
Pontecagnano Faiano, Italy
NationalityItalian
DenominationRoman Catholic

Gerardo Pierro (26 April 1935 – 24 February 2025) was an Italian ordinary of the Catholic Church. He served as the Bishop of Tursi-Lagonegro, as the Bishop of Avellino, and as the Archbishop of Salerno-Campagna-Acerno. In this last role, he simultaneously held the title of Primate of the Kingdom of Naples..