Pope Pius X

Bishop of Mantua

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Six years after being elected to the position of Vicar-Capitular of Mantua, and four after leaving that post, Giuseppe Sarto was, on November 10 1884, raised to the episcopate as Bishop of Mantua.

Related Topics:
November 10 - 1884 - Episcopate

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Sarto was motivated to improve the seminary at Mantua, particularly in bringing it more in line with the doctrines and methods of Thomas Aquinas. He also promoted the use of Gregorian Chant. He is noted to have provided free copies of Summa Theologica to the poorer students at the seminary. On June 19 1891, he began serving as assistant at the Pontifical Throne.

Related Topics:
Thomas Aquinas - Gregorian Chant - Summa Theologica - June 19 - 1891

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