10 Facts About Domenico Jorio

Domenico Jorio was educated at the Seminary of Ferentino and the Pontifical Roman Seminary in Rome, where he earned a doctorate in theology and a doctorate utriusque iuris.

Domenico Jorio was ordained on 17 September 1891 in Palestrina, and continued his studies in Rome.

Domenico Jorio worked in pastoral care in the diocese of Rome and as a staff member of the Apostolic Dataria from 1891 until 1918.

Domenico Jorio was created Privy Chamberlain of His Holiness on 15 November 1901 and was reappointed on 16 December 1903 and again on 9 September 1914.

Domenico Jorio was raised to the level of Domestic Prelate of His Holiness on 11 March 1915.

Domenico Jorio was again elevated to the level of Protonotary apostolic on 20 November 1918.

Domenico Jorio was appointed Secretary of the Congregation for Discipline of Sacraments on 5 January 1928.

Domenico Jorio was made Cardinal-Deacon of Sant'Apollinare alle Terme Neroniane-Alessandrine in the consistory of 16 December 1935 by Pope Pius XI and on 20 December 1935 was appointed Prefect of the Sacred Congregation for the Discipline of the Sacraments.

Domenico Jorio participated in the conclave of 1939 that elected Pope Pius XII.

Domenico Jorio died on 21 October 1954 in his apartment in the Palace of the Holy Office, Rome.