Casimiro Gennari was an Italian cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and was former Prefect of the Congregation of the Council.
11 Facts About Casimiro Gennari
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Casimiro Gennari did his initial studies with the Jesuits in Naples and at the seminary of Salerno.
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Casimiro Gennari was ordained to the priesthood on 21 March 1863 in Salerno.
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Casimiro Gennari then did pastoral care in the diocese of Conversano.
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Casimiro Gennari was the founder of the monthly Il Monitore Ecclesiastico, to help the clergy be in tune with the teaching of the Church, and was the first of its kind.
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Casimiro Gennari was appointed as Bishop of Conversano on 13 May 1881.
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Casimiro Gennari was consecrated, two days later by Cardinal Edward Howard.
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Casimiro Gennari was named assessor of the Congregation of the Holy Office on 15 November 1895.
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Casimiro Gennari was promoted to the titular see of Lepanto on 6 February 1897 but retained the administration of the see of Conversano.
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Casimiro Gennari was created Cardinal-Priest of San Marcello on 15 April 1901 by Pope Leo XIII.
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Casimiro Gennari was appointed as Prefect of the Congregation of the Council on 20 October 1908 by Pope Pius, holding the post until his death in 1914.