Coronavirus, the bishop of Caserta, Monsignor Giovanni D’Alise, died

The Bishop of Caserta, Monsignor Giovanni D’Alise, died at 6.30 on October 4. He was hospitalized on September 30 because he tested positive for Covid-19. The prelate had suffered mild symptoms and fever. For this he had gone to the hospital where they had done a quick molecular swab. His condition was not serious, but evidently his previous health situation contributed to worsening the clinical picture.

According to the Caserta Health Hospital, “Monsignor D’Aliese’s clinical picture was aggravated by kidney failure, diabetes mellitus, hypertensive heart disease, and dyslipidemia. All the therapeutic protocols planned for the disease were applied. The new one was also dealt with. antiviral drug Remdesivir. His clinical status was steady. The patient was constantly monitored. Cardiac arrest occurred at 6 am and death was confirmed at 6.30 am, after cardiopulmonary resuscitation maneuvers. “

Monsignor D’Alise was 72 years old and was ordained a bishop on July 17, 2004. He was in charge of the Diocese of Caserta since May 18, 2014.

He had replaced Monsignor Pietro Farina. He also died during his episcopal tenure. The faithful were shocked by the news of the death of the prelate.

“Grief and emotion for the death of our beloved Bishop Giovanni D’Alise”. The mayor of Caserta on his facebook page. “I express my personal condolences here and on behalf of the City of Caserta – He continues – Now is not the time for words but for prayer for his soul. “The funeral of the bishop of Caserta Giovanni D’Alise, who died today at dawn at the hospital in Caserta for complications related to the coronavirus. This was communicated by a note from the Diocese of Caserta. “From our communities and our families let us pray to the Lord Jesus who rises incessantly to receive him into his Kingdom.” D’Alise, 72 years of Neapolitan descent, had become bishop of Caserta in May 2018, from the bishopric of Ariano Irpino-Lacedonia (Avellino).