Bishop of Melfi-Rapolla-Venosa names vicars for 2026-2029

Bishop Ciro Fanelli has appointed leaders for the Diocese of Melfi-Rapolla-Venosa to serve the 2026–2029 triennium. These appointments follow the expiration of previous mandates and coincide with the ongoing diocesan synod, which began on October 11.

Mauro Gallo was confirmed as Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia. He will also serve as the vicar for the Melfi pastoral zone.

Other episcopal vicars include Antonio Mario Leva for formation ministry, Michele Cavallo for social ministry and legality, and Francesco Distasi for juridical and administrative ministry. Distasi will also serve as the judicial vicar for the Diocesan Ecclesiastical Tribunal.

Additional pastoral zone vicars include Giuseppe Cacosso for Rionero, Alberto Vecchione for San Fele, and Anicet Rafaralahimanana, O.SS.T., for Venosa.