His Excellency, The Most Reverend, Monsignor. Riccardo Lamba (born 30 November 1956) is an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church. He was ordained as a priest in 1986. From 2022 to 2024 he was auxiliary bishop of Diocese of Rome. In 2024 he became the Metropolitan Archbishop of Udine.[1][2][3]
Riccardo Lamba | |
|---|---|
| Metropolitan Archbishop-designate of Udine | |
 Mons. Riccardo Lamba | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Udine |
| Province | Udine |
| Metropolis | Udine |
| Appointed | 23 February 2024 |
| Predecessor | Andrea Bruno Mazzocato |
| Successor | incumbent |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 6 May 1986 |
| Consecration | 29 June 2022 by Angelo De Donatis |
| Rank | Metropolitan Archbishop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Riccardo Lamba November 26, 1956 |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Occupation | Archbishop, Prelate |
| Previous post(s) | Auxiliary Bishop of Rome (2022-2024) |
| Alma mater | Pontifical Gregorian University |
| Motto | Illum Oportet Crescere Me Autem Minui |
| Coat of arms | .svg) |
Biography edit
He was born on 30 November 1956 in Udine, Italy. After graduated in medicine, he attended the seminary. 6 May 1986 he was ordained as a priest for Diocese of Rome. He became the auxiliary bishop of Rome on 27 May 2022. He was consecrated a bishop on 29 June 2022.[4][5] On 23 February 2024, he was appointed as Metropolitan Archbishop of Udine. His installation will be held in April 2024.[6][7][8]
References edit
- ^ "Resignations and Appointments".
- ^ "Rinunce e nomine".
- ^ "Mons. Riccardo Lamba è Arcivescovo eletto di Udine". 23 February 2024.
- ^ "Udine ha un nuovo Arcivescovo: è Monsignor Riccardo Lamba".
- ^ "Monsignor Riccardo Lamba è il nuovo arcivescovo di Udine | DIOCESI DI ROMA". 23 February 2024.
- ^ "Mons. Riccardo Lamba è Arcivescovo eletto di Udine". 23 February 2024.
- ^ "Arcidiocesi di Udine. Riccardo Lamba è il nuovo arcivescovo | Silere non possum". 22 February 2024.
- ^ "La nomina. Riccardo Lamba nuovo arcivescovo di Udine: Il Friuli, una terra generosa". 23 February 2024.