The late Mauro Morelli died at the age of 88 on October 9, 2023, in Mater Dei, Hospital, Belo Horizonte, Archdiocese of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, and was a Brazilian Roman Catholic prelate. He was bishop of Duque de Caxias from 1981 to 2005. He was a priest for 58 years and four months and a bishop for 48 years and seven months.
Mauro Morelli’s whole life was dedicated to service as a Catholic Priest. His priesthood began when he was ordained on April 28, 1965, and served for nine years.
Mauro Morelli was then appointed as the auxiliary bishop of São Paulo, and Titular Bishop of Vatarba on December 12, 1974, where he first demonstrated his commitment to public service and the upliftment of the underprivileged. His tenure was marked by his deep engagement with the community, a trait that would later define his leadership in Duque de Caxias.
On January 25, 1975, Mauro Morelli was Ordained as Titular Bishop of Vatarba, after serving as a bishop for six years, he was appointed as Bishop of Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on May 25, 1981. He retired at the age of 69 on March 30, 2005.
Mauro Morelli’s wife and children
Mauro Morelli was never married and had no wife or children. His life was dedicated to the Catholic priesthood and they do not marry.
Mauro Morelli’s parents and siblings
Mauro Morelli was born on September 17, 1935, in Avanhandava, State of São Paulo, Brazil to his parents who are also Catholics. There is no information about his parents or siblings. Since his life was to become a catholic priest, his family was the church.
Source: Ghanafuo.com
