Prospero Vitelliano was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Bisignano (1569–1575).[1]


Prospero Vitelliano
Bishop of Bisignano
ChurchCatholic Church
In office1569–1575
PredecessorFilippo Spinola
SuccessorGiovanni Andrea Signati
Orders
Consecration3 May 1569
by Giulio Antonio Santorio

Biography edit

On 22 April 1569, Prospero Vitelliano was appointed during the papacy of Pope Pius V as Bishop of Bisignano.[1] On 3 May 1569, he was consecrated bishop by Giulio Antonio Santorio, Archbishop of Santa Severina, with Umberto Locati, Bishop of Bagnoregio, and Cesare Ferrante, Bishop of Termoli, serving as co-consecrators.[1] He served as Bishop of Bisignano until his resignation in 1575.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d "Bishop Prospero Vitelliano" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved March 21, 2016

External links and additional sources edit

  • Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Bisignano". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved January 3, 2019. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
  • Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Bisignano (Italy)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved January 3, 2019. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Bisignano
1569–1575
Succeeded by