Luigi Lavitrano
Luigi Lavitrano was born in Forio on March 7, 1874, from Leonardo and Giuseppina Musella. After the earthquake of 1883 was brought to Castelmorrone (Caserta) in an establishment run by the Sisters of Charity, where he completed his first studies. Completed the course of primary schooling, was entrusted to Father Filippo Valentini, who opened a school in Rome, where he completed high school and in 1897 received his degree in teology. On March 26, 1898 he was ordained a priest in Rome in the church of San Giovanni Lateran.
In 1914 he was elected Bishop of Cava dei Tirreni, Sarno and in 1924 was promoted to Archbishop of Benevento. While staying at the helm of the two dioceses, Luigi Lavitrano devoted himself with all his might to the care of souls, to the many orphans.
In 1928 he was proclaimed Archbishop of Palermo which was greeted with the blessing of the people, he remained 17 years and during the Second World War remained as the only authority in Palermo. Pius XII called him to Rome in 1945, elevating him to the rank of Prefect of the Sacred Congregation for Religious, in the new and high office he distinguished himself for his life spotless ruling elegantly.
On August 2, 1950, the Cardinal died at Castel Gandolfo. His remains rest in Forio in the basilica of S. Our Lady of Loreto.
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