Archbishop Salvatore Pennacchio was born on September 7, 1952. Marano in the area of Naples in Italy. He was ordained on 18 September 1976 r. In the diocese of Aversa. After obtaining a doctorate in philosophy, he was sent in 1979. To the diplomatic work at the Holy See. The newly appointed nuncio has extensive international experience. He worked in the diplomatic missions, among others, in Panama, Ethiopia, Australia, Turkey, Egypt, Yugoslavia and Ireland. On 28 November 1998. He was appointed Apostolic Nuncio in Rwanda and raised to the dignity of archbishop (Titular Archbishop Montemarano). On 6 January 1999. He received episcopal ordination at the hands of the Holy Father John Paul II. In 2003. He was appointed Apostolic Nuncio in Thailand, Singapore and Cambodia, and Apostolic Delegate in Myanmar, Laos, Malaysia and Brunei. On May 8, 2010. Was the Apostolic Nuncio to India and Nepal, and August 6, 2016, the Holy Father Francis appointed him its representative in Poland. In addition to Italian, also knows French, English and Spanish.
The new Apostolic Nuncio in Poland is known for its special relationship with Saint. John Paul II, out of concern for the poor and missionary commitment and pastoral. In an interview with the Press Office of the Polish Episcopal Conference, Archbishop Salvatore Pennacchio confessed: Pope John Paul II in the care of his paternal exercise of my ministry, which he decided to trust me. As a sign of gratitude to the Holy Pope I chose to episcopal motto the words Nolita timere (Do not Fear) mindful of the call “Do not be afraid, open the doors to Christ!” With which the Polish Pope addressed during Mass. inaugurating his pontificate – said the newly appointed Apostolic Nuncio in Poland. Archbishop Pennacchio arrived in Polish in 2009., On the tenth anniversary of his episcopal ordination, to haunt the place associated with Saint. Pope John Paul II. Poland had on him very good impression, especially its history and tradition. Most, however, took his faith Poles.
During his ministry in various diplomatic posts for years he cultivates the memory of Pope Pole and meet with the Poles. Examples of these are past Easter holidays, on which the Nunciature invited among others Poles. After Mass, he wished the Polish “Joyous and Blessed Easter.” Archbishop Pennacchio pointed to the mosaic in the chancel of the chapel, which was immortalized in the figure of St. John Paul II holding in his hands a copy of the Exhortation postsyndalnej Ecclesia in Asia, which the Pope has just concluded in New Delhi during his second pilgrimage to India in 1999. Merit Archbishop Pennacchio is also a commemoration of the holy Polish pope in many dioceses of India.
Archbishop ministry. Pennacchio is characterized by high sensitivity to human misery. Recently, very involved in the preparation of the Church in India and Nepal to the World Youth Day in Poland in Krakow. During a press conference in New Delhi organized on 19 April. He pointed to the rich Polish history, which this year celebrates the 1050 anniversary of the baptism. He reminded the presence of Cardinal. Pietro Parlin in Poland and his words delivered in Gniezno Cathedral depicting Polish history through the prism of, among others, Mieszko I and St. Adalbert.
Archbishop Pennacchio from the beginning of his ministry is sensitive to human misery. Therefore, already at the beginning of his ministry as Nuncio appointed along with the pastor of his hometown Association of Volunteers “Nolita timere”, which helps children from the village of Nazareth di mbar in Rwanda. This village was founded by the will of St. Pope John Paul II and Archbishop Pennacchio efforts for orphans and the poor, victims of the genocide in 1994. Concern for the poor and needy, accompanied by newly appointed nuncio all the time. An example of this is even an invitation by 4 August. Nunciature to children from an orphanage run by nuns. There was time for Mass, raffle and lunch. Interestingly, most of the children come from families Hindu. However, the Church directs its support to all people, regardless of religion.
The newly appointed Apostolic Nuncio in Poland has a very rich experience of working in mission countries, including Ethiopia, Egypt, Rwanda and Asian countries such as Thailand, Singapore and Cambodia, and now India. Archbishop Pennacchio trying our best to get to know the people it serves. Therefore, it is known as a man who meets the needs of the country and the desire to meet with the pastors and faithful of the Church, where he uses.
The Holy Father appointed Archbishop Francis. Salvatore Pennacchio, Apostolic Nuncio in Poland on his name day.
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