Antonio Mistrorigo (26 March 1912 – 14 January 2012) was an Italian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. At the time of his death, he was the oldest Italian bishop as well as one of the oldest Catholic bishops.

Antonio Mistrorigo
Bishop of Treviso (Emeritus)
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
SeeTreviso
In office1958 - 1988
PredecessorEgidio Negrin
SuccessorPaolo Magnani
Previous post(s)Bishop of Lucera-Troia
Orders
Ordination7 July 1935
Personal details
Born(1912-03-26)26 March 1912
Died14 January 2012(2012-01-14) (aged 99)
Treviso, Italy

Biography

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Mistrorigo was born in Chiampo, Italy and was ordained a priest on 7 July 1935. Mistrorigo was appointed Bishop of Lucera-Troia (formerly the diocese of Troia) on 9 March 1955 and received his episcopal consecration on 25 April 1955. On 25 June 1958, he was appointed Bishop of Treviso and served Treviso until his retirement on 19 November 1988.

He had authored several books including "L'arte Sacra: Dizionario Dai Documenti Del Concilio Vaticano II E Del Postconcilio" and "Il Credente Del Terzo Millennio".

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