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Cardinal '''Giovanni Canestri''', Archbishop emeritus of [[Genoa]], was born on [[30 September]] [[1918]] in Castelspina, diocese of [[Alessandria]] (Italy).
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| term_end = 20 April 1995
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| successor = [[Dionigi Tettamanzi]]
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'''Giovanni Canestri''' (30 September 1918 – 29 April 2015) was an Italian Catholic cardinal, who served as [[Archdiocese of Cagliari|Archbishop of Cagliari]] from 1984 until 1987 and as [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Genoa|Archbishop of Genoa]] from 1987 until 1995.


== Life ==
He was ordained [[priest]] on [[April 12]] [[1941]] and began his pastoral ministry in Rome. In August 1959 he was nominated spiritual director of the Pontifical Major Roman Seminary and was member of the commission for the first diocesan synod of Rome. He also served as Apostolic examiner of the clergy.
Born in [[Castelspina]], [[province of Alessandria]], he was ordained priest on 12 April 1941.


Canestri studied at the Minor Seminary of Alessandria from 1929 (secondary studies); then, at the Episcopal Seminary of Alessandria, where he obtained the maturità classica. In 1937, he went to Rome to study at the Pontifical Roman Seminary, Rome. Concurrently he studied at the [[Pontifical Lateran University]], Rome, where he obtained a [[Licentiate (degree)|licentiate]] in theology; and later, a doctorate in utroque iure, both canon law and civil law; and at the Rome State University, where he earned a doctorate in letters. In August 1959 he was nominated spiritual director of the [[Pontifical Roman Seminary]] and was member of the commission for the first diocesan synod of Rome. He also served as Apostolic examiner of the clergy.
On [[July 8]] [[1961]] he was elected Titular bishop of Tenedo, and auxiliary of the Cardinal vicar of Rome. Participated in the general congregations of Vatican Council II on the themes of ecumenism and religious liberty.


On 8 July 1961 he was named [[Titular Bishop]] of ''Tenedo'', and auxiliary of the [[Cardinal vicar of Rome]]. He participated in the general congregations of [[Vatican II]] on the themes of [[ecumenism]] and [[religious liberty]].
On [[January 7]] [[1971]] he was transferred to the see of [[Tortona]]. On [[February 8]] [[1975]] he was transferred to titular see of [[Monterano]], with personal title of [[archbishop]], and appointed [[vicegerent]] of the [[Diocese of Rome]]. During this time he was very dedicated to the growth and development of the community, defending the values of the human person, especially the value of life.


On 7 January 1971 he was transferred to the [[see of Tortona]]. On 8 February 1975 he was transferred to the titular see of Monterano, with personal title of [[archbishop]], and appointed [[vicegerent]] of the [[Diocese of Rome]]. During this time he was dedicated to the growth and development of the community, defending the values of the human person, especially the value of life.
On [[March 22]] [[1984]] he was nominated Archbishop of [[Cagliari]]. On [[July 6]] [[1987]] he was transferred to the metropolitan see of Genoa.


On 22 March 1984 he was named [[Archbishop of Cagliari]]. On 6 July 1987 he was transferred to the [[Metropolitan bishop#Roman Catholic|metropolitan see]] of Genoa.
Created and proclaimed Cardinal by John Paul II in the consistory of [[June 28]] [[1988]]. Titular church, S. Andrea della Valle.


Canestri was made a Cardinal-Priest of [[Sant'Andrea della Valle]] by [[Pope John Paul II]] in the consistory of 28 June 1988.
Archbishop emeritus of Genoa, [[April 20]] [[1995]].


He became Archbishop Emeritus of Genoa on 20 April 1995.
==Reference==
*''(Basic information was taken from [http://www.vatican.va/news_services/press/documentazione/documents/cardinali_biografie/cardinali_bio_canestri_g_en.html the Vatican website].)''


His brother [[Carlo Canestri]] (1920–2004) was [[Vicar general]] of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Alessandria]].
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Cardinal Canestri died on 29 April 2015. His Funeral Mass was celebrated on Sunday, 2 May 2015, at 8:30 AM, by [[Angelo Cardinal Sodano]], the incumbent [[Dean of the College of Cardinals]], together with other prelates and other Cardinals; [[Pope Francis]] presided at the rites of Final Commendation and Valediction.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vatican.va/news_services/liturgy/2015/documents/ns_lit_doc_20150502_notificazione_it.html|title = Notificazione – Esequie del Signor Cardinale Giovanni Canestri (2 maggio 2015)}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.microsofttranslator.com/BV.aspx?ref=IE8Activity&a=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vatican.va%2Fnews_services%2Fliturgy%2F2015%2Fdocuments%2Fns_lit_doc_20150502_notificazione_it.html|title=Web Translator}}</ref> He is buried in the [[Cathedral of Genoa]].
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*[http://www.catholic-pages.com/hierarchy/cardinals_bio.asp?ref=83 Catholic-pages bio]
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Latest revision as of 03:19, 13 May 2022

His Eminence

Giovanni Canestri
Cardinal, Archbishop of Genoa
ArchdioceseGenoa
Appointed6 July 1987
Term ended20 April 1995
PredecessorGiuseppe Siri
SuccessorDionigi Tettamanzi
Other post(s)Cardinal-Priest of Sant’Andrea della Valle
Previous post(s)
  • Archbishop of Cagliari (1984–1987)
  • Titular Archbishop of Forum Clodii (1975–1984)
  • Vicegerent of Rome (1975–1984)
  • Bishop of Tortona (1971–1975)
  • Titular Bishop of Tenedus (1961–1971)
  • Auxiliary Bishop of Rome (1961–1971)
Orders
Ordination12 April 1941
by Luigi Traglia
Consecration30 July 1961
by Luigi Traglia
Created cardinal28 June 1988
by Pope John Paul II
RankCardinal-Priest
Personal details
Born
Giovanni Canestri

30 September 1918
Castelspina, Piedmont, Kingdom of Italy
Died29 April 2015 (aged 96)
Rome, Italy
NationalityItalian
DenominationRoman Catholic
MottoOpus Tuum Nos O Maria
Coat of armsGiovanni Canestri's coat of arms
Styles of
Giovanni Canestri
Reference styleHis Eminence
Spoken styleYour Eminence
Informal styleCardinal

Giovanni Canestri (30 September 1918 – 29 April 2015) was an Italian Catholic cardinal, who served as Archbishop of Cagliari from 1984 until 1987 and as Archbishop of Genoa from 1987 until 1995.

Life

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Born in Castelspina, province of Alessandria, he was ordained priest on 12 April 1941.

Canestri studied at the Minor Seminary of Alessandria from 1929 (secondary studies); then, at the Episcopal Seminary of Alessandria, where he obtained the maturità classica. In 1937, he went to Rome to study at the Pontifical Roman Seminary, Rome. Concurrently he studied at the Pontifical Lateran University, Rome, where he obtained a licentiate in theology; and later, a doctorate in utroque iure, both canon law and civil law; and at the Rome State University, where he earned a doctorate in letters. In August 1959 he was nominated spiritual director of the Pontifical Roman Seminary and was member of the commission for the first diocesan synod of Rome. He also served as Apostolic examiner of the clergy.

On 8 July 1961 he was named Titular Bishop of Tenedo, and auxiliary of the Cardinal vicar of Rome. He participated in the general congregations of Vatican II on the themes of ecumenism and religious liberty.

On 7 January 1971 he was transferred to the see of Tortona. On 8 February 1975 he was transferred to the titular see of Monterano, with personal title of archbishop, and appointed vicegerent of the Diocese of Rome. During this time he was dedicated to the growth and development of the community, defending the values of the human person, especially the value of life.

On 22 March 1984 he was named Archbishop of Cagliari. On 6 July 1987 he was transferred to the metropolitan see of Genoa.

Canestri was made a Cardinal-Priest of Sant'Andrea della Valle by Pope John Paul II in the consistory of 28 June 1988.

He became Archbishop Emeritus of Genoa on 20 April 1995.

His brother Carlo Canestri (1920–2004) was Vicar general of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Alessandria.

Cardinal Canestri died on 29 April 2015. His Funeral Mass was celebrated on Sunday, 2 May 2015, at 8:30 AM, by Angelo Cardinal Sodano, the incumbent Dean of the College of Cardinals, together with other prelates and other Cardinals; Pope Francis presided at the rites of Final Commendation and Valediction.[1][2] He is buried in the Cathedral of Genoa.

References

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  1. ^ "Notificazione – Esequie del Signor Cardinale Giovanni Canestri (2 maggio 2015)".
  2. ^ "Web Translator".


Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Archbishop of Genoa
6 July 1987 – 20 April 1995 		Succeeded by
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