Gherardo Gambelli is the new Archbishop of Florence: the announcement by Cardinal Betori in the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, from the tribune of the cross.
Don Gherardo Gambelli which is fidei donum missionary state in Chad, he is chaplain in the Sollicciano prison and parish priest of the Madonna della Tosse.
The announcement of the name of the new pastor of the Diocese was made today at 12.07.
“We welcome Don Gherardo Gambelli at the helm of the Florentine Diocese. He will have important commitments ahead of him, but we are sure that as a missionary parish priest he will be able to be close to the entire Florentine community in every circumstance and help it face the challenges that will arise, also together with associations, Catholic and non-Catholic, committed to solidarity and the defense of citizens’ rights”. This was stated by the president of Acli Toscana, Giacomo Martelli, commenting on the appointment of Gherardo Gambelli as Archbishop of Florence. “To Cardinal Giuseppe Betori – says Martelli – Our thanks go out for always being close to the workers in a difficult moment for the world of work”.
“We joyfully welcome the news of the nomination of Don Gherardo Gambelli as Archbishop of Florence. As a Florentine he knows the territory and the needs of its people well but also the resources and opportunities it offers, the spirit of brotherhood and solidarity that animates the Florentines, as our Brotherhoods testify daily. As a missionary he was able to experience first-hand the suffering of the poorest but also the love of those who dedicate their lives to the good of others”. As Andrea Ceccherini, president of the Coordination of Mercy of the Florentine Area, welcomes the appointment of Don Gherardo Gambelli as head of the Diocese of Florence.
“Our heartfelt recognition goes to Cardinal Giuseppe Betori, who has accompanied and guided us for these 16 years, for his commitment, listening and dedication to serving the city”
“A welcome to Don Gherardo Gambelli and thanks to Cardinal Giuseppe Betori”. To express them is the CISL of Florence-Prato, with its secretary general Fabio Franchi: “Chosen by the Pope to lead the diocese of Florence and, as a union, we can only wish him good luck in his work. The CISL, despite its non-denominational nature, has always seen the social doctrine of the Church as a fundamental point of reference. In Florence, Bishop Gambelli will always find in the CISL a reality not only, obviously, focused on the dimension of work, but also attentive in a broader way to social problems and an ally in the commitment to the defense of social cohesion and promotion of the dignity of person”. “To Cardinal Betori – adds Franchi – thanks goes to the CISL for the over 15 years in which it has led the Diocese of Florence with commitment, always demonstrating attention and extraordinary sensitivity for social problems and the world of work”.
“Pope Francis has chosen Cardinal Betori’s successor: Don Gherardo Gambelli will be the new archbishop of Florence from 24 June. As parish priest of the church of the Madonna della Tosse and chaplain of the Sollicciano prison, after twelve years spent as a missionary in Chad, in the heart of Africa, it will therefore be a “frontier” priest who will lead the Florentine church – the words of the president of the regional council Antonio Mazzeo -. Cardinal Betori defined him as ‘a suburban priest’. I wish Don Gherardo Gambelli my best wishes and would like to thank His Eminence Betori for the work carried out in recent years and for the many opportunities for collaboration also had with the Regional Council, from his participation in the last Tuscany Festival to the project carried out together on the interreligious dialogue confirming the vocation of Florence and Tuscany as virtuous examples of coexistence between churches and different confessions. It will be even more beautiful to host him tomorrow at Palazzo del Pegaso for the presentation of the book on the 40 years of Toscana Oggi, the weekly magazine of the Tuscan parishes”.
“With immense gratitude to His Eminence Cardinal Giuseppe Betori for his long and devoted service to the Florentine community, we welcome with joy and trust the new archbishop, Don Gherardo Gambelli – the comment of the President of the Region Eugenio Giani – We wish him, a man of profound faith and missionary experience, to zealously carry forward the task of pastoral leadership in our beloved Florence. May his ministry be a source of inspiration and unity for our entire community.”
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