Corrado Ursi

Corrado Ursi (1908-2003) was the Roman Catholic archbishop of Naples, Italy from 1966 until retirement in 1987. He was also a cardinal. He was born in Andria, where he attended high school and seminary. He continued his education at the regional Papal Seminary in Molfetta.

On July 25, 1931, Corrado Ursi was ordained. In 1951, Pope Pius XII appointed Corrado Ursi bishop of Nardò, a post that he held for 10 years. In 1961, he was transferred to the diocese of Acerenza by Pope John XXIII. In 1966 Pope Paul VI appointed him archbishop of Naples.

Corrado Ursi died on August 29, 2003.