The clergy at Palermo Cathedral
Palermo Cathedral (Cattedrale di Palermo) is led by Archbishop Corrado Lorefice.
The cathedral is a major site for veneration, holding the tomb of the martyred anti-Mafia priest, Blessed Giuseppe "Pino" Puglisi.
The clergy in Palermo, including those at the cathedral, are known for their active, often perilous, role in challenging the local Mafia.
Key priests and figures associated with the Cathedral and Archdiocese of Palermo include:
Archbishop Corrado Lorefice: The current Archbishop of Palermo, ordained in 2015.
Blessed Pino Puglisi: A priest who fought against Mafia recruitment of youths in Brancaccio, murdered in 1993, and beatified in 2013. His tomb is located inside the Cathedral.
Don Salvatore Petralia: A priest involved in recent, high-profile ceremonies at the Cathedral, such as the Festival of Santa Rosalia.
Cardinal Salvatore Pappalardo (deceased): A former, prominent Archbishop of Palermo.
The clergy at the cathedral operate under the archdiocese's mission, with Pope Francis having addressed the priests and religious of Palermo to emphasize living the Gospel in daily life, often highlighting the example of Father Puglisi.
The cathedral is a major site for veneration, holding the tomb of the martyred anti-Mafia priest, Blessed Giuseppe "Pino" Puglisi.
The clergy in Palermo, including those at the cathedral, are known for their active, often perilous, role in challenging the local Mafia.
Key priests and figures associated with the Cathedral and Archdiocese of Palermo include:
Archbishop Corrado Lorefice: The current Archbishop of Palermo, ordained in 2015.
Blessed Pino Puglisi: A priest who fought against Mafia recruitment of youths in Brancaccio, murdered in 1993, and beatified in 2013. His tomb is located inside the Cathedral.
Don Salvatore Petralia: A priest involved in recent, high-profile ceremonies at the Cathedral, such as the Festival of Santa Rosalia.
Cardinal Salvatore Pappalardo (deceased): A former, prominent Archbishop of Palermo.
The clergy at the cathedral operate under the archdiocese's mission, with Pope Francis having addressed the priests and religious of Palermo to emphasize living the Gospel in daily life, often highlighting the example of Father Puglisi.
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