Sergio Pagano
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Sergio Pagano B
(born 6 November 1948 in Genoa
) is a Roman Catholic bishop and the Prefect of the Vatican Secret Archives
.
Pagano became a member of the Congregation of the Barnabites
in 1966. He completed his studies in philosophy
and theology
in Rome
, where he was ordained priest on 28 May 1977.
He graduated in Theology with a specialization in Liturgy in 1978, he obtained a Diploma as Archivist Paleographer at the Vatican School of Paleography, Diplomatics and Archives Administration in 1978. In this same year he was also appointed Scrittore of the Vatican Secret Archives.
He is a Lecturer of Papal Diplomatics in the aforementioned School (where he has also been a Lecturer of Archives Administration), Academician of the S. Carlo Academy of Milan, representative of the Secret Archives at the Comité International d’Archivistique, Historical Councilor of the Congregation for the Causes of the Saints since May 1985 and Councilor of the Pontifical Commission for the Cultural Heritage of the Church
since 1997.
He was appointed Vice-Prefect of the Vatican Secret Archives
by Pope John Paul II
on 30 January 1995, and a few days later he was appointed Vice-Director of the Vatican School of Paleography, Diplomatics and Archives Administration.
From 1989 to 2001, he was Director of the Historical Studies Centre of the Barnabite Fathers of Rome. On 7 January 1997, he was appointed Prefect of the Vatican Secret Archives
and Director of the Vatican School of Paleography, Diplomatics and Archives Administration.
He is a Member by «perdurante munere» right of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences
and of the Pontifical Committee for Historical Sciences. Since March 2000, he is a Corresponding Member of Monumenta Germaniae Historica, since July 2000, of the «Società Romana di Storia Patria».
On 18 October 2007, he was appointed Scientific Director of the Historical Archives of the Archdiocese of Lucca from 2007 to 2012. He was appointed Titular Bishop
of Celene on 4 August 2007, he was consecrated personally by His Holiness
Pope Benedict XVI
on 29 September 2007. In December 2007 he was nominated Member of the Pontifical Commission for the Cultural Heritage of the Church
.
Barnabites
The Barnabites, or Clerics Regular of Saint Paul is a Roman Catholic order.-Establishment of the Order :It was founded in 1530 by three Italian noblemen: St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria The Barnabites, or Clerics Regular of Saint Paul (Latin: Clerici Regulares Sancti Pauli, abbr. B.) is a Roman Catholic...
(born 6 November 1948 in Genoa
Genoa
Genoa |Ligurian]] Zena ; Latin and, archaically, English Genua) is a city and an important seaport in northern Italy, the capital of the Province of Genoa and of the region of Liguria....
) is a Roman Catholic bishop and the Prefect of the Vatican Secret Archives
Vatican Secret Archives
The Vatican Secret Archives , located in Vatican City, is the central repository for all of the acts promulgated by the Holy See. The Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, having primal incumbency until death, owns the archives until the next appointed Papal successor...
.
Pagano became a member of the Congregation of the Barnabites
Barnabites
The Barnabites, or Clerics Regular of Saint Paul is a Roman Catholic order.-Establishment of the Order :It was founded in 1530 by three Italian noblemen: St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria The Barnabites, or Clerics Regular of Saint Paul (Latin: Clerici Regulares Sancti Pauli, abbr. B.) is a Roman Catholic...
in 1966. He completed his studies in philosophy
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
and theology
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
in Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
, where he was ordained priest on 28 May 1977.
He graduated in Theology with a specialization in Liturgy in 1978, he obtained a Diploma as Archivist Paleographer at the Vatican School of Paleography, Diplomatics and Archives Administration in 1978. In this same year he was also appointed Scrittore of the Vatican Secret Archives.
He is a Lecturer of Papal Diplomatics in the aforementioned School (where he has also been a Lecturer of Archives Administration), Academician of the S. Carlo Academy of Milan, representative of the Secret Archives at the Comité International d’Archivistique, Historical Councilor of the Congregation for the Causes of the Saints since May 1985 and Councilor of the Pontifical Commission for the Cultural Heritage of the Church
Pontifical Commission for the Cultural Heritage of the Church
The Pontifical Commission for the Cultural Heritage of the Church is an institution within the Roman Catholic Church and the Roman Curia that guardians the historical and artistic patrimony of the entire Church which includes works of art, historical documents, books, everything kept in museums as...
since 1997.
He was appointed Vice-Prefect of the Vatican Secret Archives
Vatican Secret Archives
The Vatican Secret Archives , located in Vatican City, is the central repository for all of the acts promulgated by the Holy See. The Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, having primal incumbency until death, owns the archives until the next appointed Papal successor...
by Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II
Blessed Pope John Paul II , born Karol Józef Wojtyła , reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death on 2 April 2005, at of age. His was the second-longest documented pontificate, which lasted ; only Pope Pius IX ...
on 30 January 1995, and a few days later he was appointed Vice-Director of the Vatican School of Paleography, Diplomatics and Archives Administration.
From 1989 to 2001, he was Director of the Historical Studies Centre of the Barnabite Fathers of Rome. On 7 January 1997, he was appointed Prefect of the Vatican Secret Archives
Vatican Secret Archives
The Vatican Secret Archives , located in Vatican City, is the central repository for all of the acts promulgated by the Holy See. The Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, having primal incumbency until death, owns the archives until the next appointed Papal successor...
and Director of the Vatican School of Paleography, Diplomatics and Archives Administration.
He is a Member by «perdurante munere» right of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences
Pontifical Academy of Sciences
The Pontifical Academy of Sciences is a scientific academy of the Vatican, founded in 1936 by Pope Pius XI. It is placed under the protection of the reigning Supreme Pontiff. Its aim is to promote the progress of the mathematical, physical and natural sciences and the study of related...
and of the Pontifical Committee for Historical Sciences. Since March 2000, he is a Corresponding Member of Monumenta Germaniae Historica, since July 2000, of the «Società Romana di Storia Patria».
On 18 October 2007, he was appointed Scientific Director of the Historical Archives of the Archdiocese of Lucca from 2007 to 2012. He was appointed Titular Bishop
Titular bishop
A titular bishop in various churches is a bishop who is not in charge of a diocese.By definition a bishop is an "overseer" of a community of the faithful, so when a priest is ordained a bishop the tradition of the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches is that he be ordained for a specific place...
of Celene on 4 August 2007, he was consecrated personally by His Holiness
His Holiness
His Holiness is the official style or manner of address in reference to the leaders of certain religious groups. In Christianity, specifically the Orthodox Church, the Coptic Orthodox Church, Armenian Orthodox Church, Syriac Orthodox Church, Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church and the Roman Catholic...
Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI
Benedict XVI is the 265th and current Pope, by virtue of his office of Bishop of Rome, the Sovereign of the Vatican City State and the leader of the Catholic Church as well as the other 22 sui iuris Eastern Catholic Churches in full communion with the Holy See...
on 29 September 2007. In December 2007 he was nominated Member of the Pontifical Commission for the Cultural Heritage of the Church
Pontifical Commission for the Cultural Heritage of the Church
The Pontifical Commission for the Cultural Heritage of the Church is an institution within the Roman Catholic Church and the Roman Curia that guardians the historical and artistic patrimony of the entire Church which includes works of art, historical documents, books, everything kept in museums as...
.