Cardinal Deaconry

S. Lucia del Gonfalone

Also known as: St. Lucy of the Gonfalone (English), S. Luciæ de Gonfalone (Latin)

Chiesa di Santa Lucia del Gonfalone, Roma

History

2003.10.21: Established as Cardinal Deaconry of S. Lucia del Gonfalone (Italiano) / St. Lucy of the Gonfalone (English) / S. Luciæ de Gonfalone (Latin)

Cardinal-Protector

Cardinal Aquilino Bocos Merino, C.M.F. (87)
(2018.06.28 – ...)

Cardinal-Deacon of S. Lucia del Gonfalone
Superior General emeritus of Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Claretians)

Ut vitam habeant

Born:	1938.05.17 (Canillas de Esgueva, Spain)
Ordained Priest:	1963.05.23
Consecrated Bishop:	2018.06.16
Created Cardinal:	2018.06.28

Superior General of Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Claretians) (1991 – 2003)

Titular Archbishop of Urusi (2018.06.11 – 2018.06.28)

Cardinal-Deacon of S. Lucia del Gonfalone (2018.06.28 [2019.01.26] – ...)

Past Cardinal-Protectors

Cardinal Francesco Marchisano (2003.10.21 – 2014.06.12, 2014.06.12 – 2014.07.27 pro hac vice Title)

Last updated on 2026.01.17

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