Andrea Massa


Andrea Massa was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Gallipoli
and Bishop of Castellammare di Stabia.

Biography

Andrea Massa was born in Melfi, Italy on 6 Jun 1607.
On 18 Sep 1645, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Innocent X as Bishop of Castellammare di Stabia.
On 8 Oct 1645, he was consecrated bishop by Giovanni Giacomo Panciroli, Cardinal-Priest of Santo Stefano al Monte Celio, with Alfonso Gonzaga, Titular Archbishop of Rhodus and Ranuccio Scotti Douglas, Bishop of Borgo San Donnino, serving as co-consecrators.
On 25 Sep 1651, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Innocent X as Bishop of Gallipoli.
He served as Bishop of Gallipoli until his death on 30 Dec 1654.