Bishop Claudio Maniago elected president of Calabrian Episcopal Conference

Bishop Claudio Maniago was elected president of the Calabrian Episcopal Conference during a meeting of Calabria's bishops on Wednesday, October 28. The election took place at the San Pio X Seminary in Catanzaro during a session to renew the conference presidency.

The Archbishop of Catanzaro-Squillace will represent the regional conference as a member of the Permanent Council of the Italian Episcopal Conference. The Diocese of Catanzaro-Squillace stated that the role involves pastoral responsibility and service to the various local churches in the Calabria region.