Bishop Vicar

Msgr. Bruno Varriano

Bishop of Astigi
  • 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

Bishop Vicar Homilies

All Homilies

  • Homely Refugees Mass (Limassol)

    December 23, 2024

  • Sister Of Saint Joseph (Cyprus)

    December 19, 2024

  • Jesus king

    December 19, 2024