25.09.1971: Born in Sao Paulo. Italian citizen, registry office of Campobasso (CB).
18.03.1997: Diaconal ordination
30.08.1997: Presbyteral ordination
1997: Bachelor’s degree in Sacred Theology from the pontifical Latern University (Rome)
Since 1999: Guide of the pilgrims of the Holy Land.
2002: Diploma in Biblical Formation from Studium Biblicum Franciscanum (Jerusalem), from the Faculty of Biblical Sciences and Archaeology
2004: Obtained his Licentiate in “Sacred Theology with specialization in spirituality” from the Pontifical University Antonianum (Rome)
2004: Custodial vocation animator and master of aspirants
Since 2004: Member of the formation and studies council of the Custody of the Holy Land.
2007-2010: Guardian of the friary San Fortunato in Montefalco (PG).
2009: Obtained degree in “Psychology with Clinical Specialization” from the Pontifical Salesian University (Rome)
Earned Master’s degree in “Graphological Counseling”, from the Faculty of Psyschology at the University of Lumsa (Rome)
Achieved specialization in Psychotraumatology and Emergency Psychology, from Lumsa University, and the Sacred Heart Catholic University in Rome, at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic.
06/16/2011: State examination at the University la Sapienza of Rome, in the faculty of Medicine and Psychology
Did a Scientific Research, Doctoral Research, in the Development of psycho-diagnostic tools at the Institute of Psychology of the Salesian Pontifical University of Rome, under the guidance of Prof. Michele Pellerey, SDB.
Appointed professor at STJ in Jerusalem since Acc. year 2011/2012 (Professor of General Psychology, Pedagogy, Developmental Psychology, Sociology and Spiritual Theology.
2013 – 2022: Guardian and Rector of the Basilica of the Annunciation – Nazareth.
July 2016 – July 2022: Discretorium of the Custody of the Holy Land.
11.08.2022: Elected Patriarchal Vicar for Cyprus
08.12.2022: Officially appointed as Patriarchal Vicar for Cyprus.
09.01.2024: Officially appointed as auxiliary bishop.
16.03.2024: Episcopal ordination in Cyprus.
Publications (Books):
Na Escola de Nazaré, Tornando Sagrada a minha familia, Cancao Nova, Sao Paulo, 2015.
O bom Mestre de Nazaré, Com coração humano nos amou, Cancao Nova, Sao Paulo, 2016.
Maria mãe da humanidade, Canção Nova, São Paulo, 2018.
Craftsman of humanity (with Frederic Manns), ETS, Milan, 2021
José, Artesão de humanidade, Ed.CNBB, Brasília, 2021
