Marcelo Angiolo Melani

Marcelo Angiolo Melani (15 September 1938 – 14 April 2021) was a prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the bishop of the Diocese of Viedma and the Diocese of Neuquén.

Quotes

• The only expectation I have is that I can serve men and God. I am not worried about what activity I will have. I will certainly be able to confess, listen and advise. For 48 years I have been a missionary in Patagonia. Now I feel that this appeal has been renewed in me: "Leave your land," because Patagonia is my land. It amazed me to hear again that call with such force and I was surprised to think that God has a new project for an 81-year-old.
  • "Christian life is a missionary life": at 81, Msgr. Melani, SDB, starts for Peru as missionary (18 September 2019) Agenzia iNfo Salesiana