Michele Pennisi
Michele Pennisi | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop Emeritus of Monreale | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Monreale |
| See | Monreale |
| Appointed | 8 February 2013 |
| Installed | 26 April 2013 |
| Term ended | 28 April 2022 |
| Predecessor | Salvatore Di Cristina |
| Successor | Gualtiero Isacchi |
| Previous post(s) | Bishop of Piazza Armerina (2002-13) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 9 September 1972 by Carmelo Canzonieri |
| Consecration | 3 July 2002 by Salvatore De Giorgi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michele Pennisi 23 November 1946 |
| Alma mater | Almo Collegio Capranica |
| Motto | Caritas Christi urget |
| Coat of arms | |
Michele Pennisi (born 23 November 1946) is an Italian Archbishop of the Catholic Church in Sicily, and a noted opponent of the Sicilian Mafia. He served as Archbishop of Monreale from 8 February 2013 to 28 April 2022. Following the reorganisation of the Sicilian church in 2000, Archbishops of Monreale are no longer Metropolitans, but they retain the personal rank of Archbishop.