Elzear Torreggiani D.D., O.S.F.C, (28 May 1830 – 28 January 1904) [1] was a Catholic Bishop of Armidale, New South Wales.
Torregiani was born in Porto Recanati, Loreto district, Papal States, Italy [1] and consecrated bishop on 25 March 1879. Prior to coming to Australia the bishop had had large experience of pastoral work in England and the south of Wales. [2] [3] He was Superior of the Capuchin Monastery in Lower Park Road, Peckham, at the date of his appointment. [2]
Elzear Torreggiani D.D., O.S.F.C, (28 May 1830 – 28 January 1904) [1] was a Catholic Bishop of Armidale, New South Wales.
Torregiani was born in Porto Recanati, Loreto district, Papal States, Italy [1] and consecrated bishop on 25 March 1879. Prior to coming to Australia the bishop had had large experience of pastoral work in England and the south of Wales. [2] [3] He was Superior of the Capuchin Monastery in Lower Park Road, Peckham, at the date of his appointment. [2]