Vincenzo Rimedio
His Excellency Vincenzo Rimedio | |
|---|---|
| Bishop Emeritus of Lamezia Terme | |
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| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Lamezia Terme |
| Appointed | 4 September 1982 |
| Term ended | 24 January 2004 |
| Predecessor | Ferdinando Palatucci |
| Successor | Luigi Antonio Cantafora |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 22 July 1951 |
| Consecration | 28 October 1982 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 December 1927 Soriano Calabro, Kingdom of Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Motto | In veritate et caritate |
| Coat of arms |  |
Vincenzo Rimedio (born 5 December 1927) is an Italian Roman Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of the Diocese of Lamezia Terme from 1982 to 2004. He is known for his pastoral leadership, cultural engagement, and philosophical and theological writings.
Early life and education
Rimedio was born in Soriano Calabro, in the region of Calabria, southern Italy. He pursued ecclesiastical studies in philosophy and theology and was ordained to the priesthood on 22 July 1951 for the Diocese of Mileto-Nicotera-Tropea.[1][2]
Priesthood
During his years as a priest, Rimedio served in several parishes in Calabria and taught philosophy in secondary education. He also held administrative roles within the diocesan structure, including that of vicar general.[3]
Episcopate
On 4 September 1982, Rimedio was appointed Bishop of Nicastro by Pope John Paul II. He received episcopal consecration on 28 October 1982. In 1986, the diocese was renamed the Diocese of Lamezia Terme.[2]
During his episcopate, which lasted until his retirement on 24 January 2004,[4] he promoted pastoral renewal and diocesan reorganization, including the celebration of a diocesan synod, the establishment of new parishes, and the reopening of diocesan seminaries.[5][1]
References
- ^ a b "S.E.R. Mons. Vincenzo Rimedio". Chiesa Cattolica. Conferenza Episcopale Italiana. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ^ a b "Bishop Vincenzo Rimedio". Catholic-Hierarchy. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ^ "Celebrato il 72° anniversario dell'ordinazione sacerdotale di mons. Vincenzo Rimedio". Corriere di Lamezia. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ^ "Rinunce e nomine, 24.01.2004". Holy See Press Office / Vatican.va. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ^ "Lamezia, quarantesimo anniversario ordinazione episcopale di monsignor Vincenzo Rimedio". Il Lametino. Retrieved 15 January 2026.