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Eugenio Binini

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Eugenio Binini
Bishop Emeritus of Massa Carrara-Pontremoli
Binini in 1998
ChurchCatholic Church
ArchdiocesePisa
DioceseMassa Carrara-Pontremoli
Installed20 July 1991
Term ended19 May 2010
PredecessorBruno Tommasi
SuccessorGiovanni Santucci
Previous postBishop of Pitigliano-Sovana-Orbetello (1983–1991)
Orders
Ordination22 September 1957
by Evasio Colli
Consecration6 January 1984
by Pope John Paul II, Eduardo Martínez Somalo and Duraisamy Simon Lourdusamy
Personal details
BornEugenio Binini
(1934-12-21)21 December 1934
Died7 May 2026(2026-05-07) (aged 91)
Traversetolo, Italy
Education
MottoIn omnibus pax
Coat of armsEugenio Binini's coat of arms
Styles of
Eugenio Binini
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

Eugenio Binini (21 December 1934 – 7 May 2026) was an Italian Roman Catholic prelate, who served as the bishop of Massa Carrara-Pontremoli from 1991 until his retirement in 2010. Previously he served as bishop of Pitigliano-Sovana-Orbetello from 1983 until 1991.

Biography

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Eugenio Binini was born in Traversetolo, in the Province of Parma, on 21 December 1934.[1] He made his theological studies at the major seminary of Parma and was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Parma on 22 September 1957.[2]

While serving as a chaplain for the Military Health School in Florence between 1962 and 1972, he continued his academic studies. In 1967, he obtained a diploma in psychology from the Institute of Psychology at the University of Florence. In 1969, he graduated with a degree in theology from the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas (the Angelicum) in Rome.[3]

On 3 December 1983, Pope John Paul II appointed him Bishop of the Diocese of Pitigliano-Sovana-Orbetello. He received his episcopal consecration on 6 January 1984 from Pope John Paul II himself at the St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.[1]

Following the transfer of Bishop Bruno Tommasi to Lucca, Binini was appointed Bishop of Massa Carrara-Pontremoli on 20 July 1991. During his nineteen-year tenure, he focused on diocesan restructuring and pastoral visits across the Lunigiana region.[4]

On 19 May 2010, Pope Benedict XVI accepted his resignation from the pastoral governance of the diocese upon reaching the age limit of 75. He was succeeded by Giovanni Santucci.[5]

Binini died in Traversetolo on 7 May 2026, at the age of 91.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b Cheney, David M. "Bishop Eugenio Binini". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  2. ^ "Binini Eugenio". BeWeb - Beni Ecclesiastici in web (in Italian). Ufficio Nazionale per i beni culturali ecclesiastici e l'edilizia di culto. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  3. ^ "Biografia del vescovo Eugenio Binini". Diocesi di Massa Carrara-Pontremoli (in Italian). Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  4. ^ "Massa Carrara, lutto per la scomparsa di monsignor Eugenio Binini". Brand Carrara (in Italian). Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  5. ^ "Rinunce e Nomine, 19.05.2010" (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 19 May 2010. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  6. ^ "Lutto per la Chiesa: è morto monsignor Eugenio Binini". Gazzetta di Parma (in Italian). 8 May 2026. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
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